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| 10 feb 2016 |
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New Protected Geographical Indication from Germany
The Commission has today approved the addition of a new German product to the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs).
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'Aachener Weihnachts-Leberwurst'/'Oecher Weihnachtsleberwurst' is a spreadable pork and pig's liver sausage speciality, produced in the city of Aachen, and traditionally made and sold only in the Christmas season. The cutting of an ‘Aachener Weihnachts-Leberwurst’/‘Oecher Weihnachtsleberwurst’ by the Mayor of Aachen in the Town Hall signals the start of the season each year. Some variations of ‘Aachener Weihnachts-Leberwurst/Oecher Weihnachtsleberwurst’ are smoked.
This denomination will be added to the list of over 1,300 products already protected. For more information: webpages on quality products and DOOR database of protected products.
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