![]() Ireland is currently seeking PGI status to be granted for another important product for the agricultural industry. Three spirit drink names - Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, and Irish Poitín - enjoy GI status. Ireland’s registered PDO/PGI food product names include Clare Island Salmon (PGI), Timoleague Brown Pudding (PGI), Connemara Hill Lamb (PGI), Waterford Blaa (PGI), and Sneem Black Pudding (PGI). This compares with Italy’s 891 protections, France with 767, and Spain with 394. Currently, just 15 Irish foods and drinks are protected. ![]() Famous examples of geographically-protected foods include Kalamata olive oil, Feta cheese, Parma ham, and Champagne.ĭespite Ireland’s global reputation for the quality of its food and drink products, it has a low number of protection statuses compared to other EU countries. There can also be a specific GI of spirit drinks granted. ![]() Food and wine can be granted a protected designation of origin (PDO) or a protected geographical indication (PGI). ![]()
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