Towards the Recognition of Ethiopian Teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.] Trotter) Flour Under the European Union Geographical Indications System
Matilde Tura, Rosalba Roccatello, Erica Bensmail, Enrico Valli, Gebreyohannes Girmay, Zenebe Gebreegziabher, Marco Setti, Tullia Gallina Toschi · 2026
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Tura and seven co-authors explore European recognition for Ethiopian teff flour, in work from twenty twenty-six. Teff is a staple grain first grown near Axum in Ethiopia. Many small farmers grow it, and it holds deep food and cultural value.
European geographical indication status could raise its profile and traceability in trade. The paper traces how those rules grew and what they demand. Barriers include weak food safety checks, patchy quality control, and poor labelling. Protected status would help only if those gaps close. The authors weigh gains for farmers against the cost of meeting strict European standards.
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| CREATOR | Matilde Tura, Rosalba Roccatello, Erica Bensmail, Enrico Valli, Gebreyohannes Girmay, Zenebe Gebreegziabher, Marco Setti, Tullia Gallina Toschi |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 58 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |