Title: Behind Cheese Quality Schemes and Geographical Indications: Real Stories and Practical Benefits in Today’s Changing World

Description: This webinar took a deep dive into the world of cheese producers with a Geographical Indication and quality scheme. They exchanged on best practices in quality strategies in the European Union and the United States, and how producers can turn them into economic benefits. Viewers learned how producers of cheeses with GI labels work in practice, how they define product specifications, link them to their unique territory, deal with sustainability and climate change challenges, and balance modern food technology with protecting heritage and traditional recipes. First-hand stories were heard from producers and other experts who highlighted the importance of GIs for authenticity, economic impact, and their connection to U.S. cheese-making practices.

Hosted by cheese authority Tenaya Darlington aka Madame Fromage, this session left viewers with a new appreciation of the benefits of quality signs in the cheese world.

Sponsored by the European Union

Speakers:
Moderator: Tenaya Darlington, Madame Fromage
Silke Boger, Counselor for Agriculture, European Union Delegation to the U.S.
Martina Pernar Škunca, Cheesemaker
Miguel Rolo, Former Cheesemaker
Michele Buster, Co-Founder of Forever Cheese

This webinar recording is free for ACS members and nonmembers, thanks to the generous support of the European Union. Make sure you are logged in to your account to view or you can register to view the recording here.