The Delegation of the European Union to Australia and the EU Centre at RMIT University invite you to a seminar on how producers of agricultural and food products could benefit from a system of Geographical Indications (GIs). You will learn how the European system of GIs operates and benefits agricultural producers and regional development across Europe, and how a similar system might work in Australia. The seminar will be followed by a 'tasting' session where you can sample European GI products.

Seminar presenters will discuss how producers (especially small producers) of GI products in Europe are able to establish a stronger position in the supply chain, get a better price and a better share of the added value. The advantages for consumers will also be explored, including preventing the over standardization of food and the development of a wider range of product choices. GIs also contribute to providing for consumers' increasing interest in information on the origin of products and their specifications. Finally, GIs are a powerful tool for rural development allowing rural areas to maintain and increase economic activity.

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Book Your Seat

Seating is limited at this event, so if you would like to attend the seminar, please contact the European Union Delegation to Australia at: [email protected] before Monday 5 September 2016.

More information on getting to the venue & parking: http://finefoodaustralia.com.au/visiting/gettingthere/