Monday 13th December 2010
Stornoway Black Pudding protection consultation launched
Scotland Food & Drink
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation to protect the integrity of one of our national delicacies: Stornoway Black Pudding.
The Protected Geographical Indicator (PGI) status, under the EU's Protected Food Name (PFN) scheme, will afford Stornoway Black Pudding protection from inferior products, giving consumers the utmost guarantee that they are buying the genuine, premium product.
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said: "Scotland is home to some of the most popular protected foods in Europe - including Scotch Beef and Scottish Farmed Salmon.
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