UK’s acclaimed Bramley apple wins EU ‘traditional speciality’ label

The European Commission announced on 29 July 2015 it would register Britain's 'traditional Bramley apple pie filling' as a protected historical delicacy in the European Union.

A farm product may be registered as 'Traditional Specialities Guaranteed' (TSG) by the EU only if it is produced using traditional raw materials and prepared with traditional methods.

TSG designation boosts farmer revenues as it increases the market value of the products registered, the Commission said.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Agriculture and Rural Development: Quality policy: EU agricultural product quality policy: Geographical indications and traditional specialities http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/schemes/index_en.htm

The Guardian, 29.07.15: Bramley apple pie filling wins protected status from European commission http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jul/29/bramley-apple-pie-filling-protected-status-traditional-speciality-guaranteed

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