| The_MacKenzie_Agency Provides public relations and marketing communications to the food and beverage marketplace. |
| Mallonee_&_Associates Providing marketing, brand identity, and promotional consulting for the specialty food industry. Foodstrategies for retail and foodservice products. Includes details of services and a list of selected |
| Mark_Weisz_Design Package design firm with experience in branding, marketing and design of packaged retail items, specifically for food products. |
| New_Hope_Natural_Media Provides marketing solutions to companies in the natural products industry (primarily foods and healthcare), through printed media, conferences, and exposure events. |
| Newcrane Publishing company specializing in food and drink. Project managed communication vehicles and campaigns such as magazines, direct marketing and recipe leaflets. |
| Oy_Biofincon_Ab Sales and marketing company for food ingredients and flavors. Finland. |
| Paladin_Wine_Marketing Provides strategic and creative services to small and large winery clients. Includes a list of clients and services. Napa, California. |
| Richard_Pearson_Marketing Offers market, category, and competitor analysis, package design and photography, trade presentations, and communications. Includes credentials and service provides. UK |
| Robert_Whitaker_Associates Wines and Spirit marketing and sales development. |
| Star_Fruit_Wars Offers a geneticaly engineered cartoon strip designed to promote the UK fresh produce industry. |
| Wark_Communications Full service marketing communications firm serving the wine and related industry. Capabilities include public and media relations, marketing communications, website creation, advertising and event ma |
| WebBugle Restaurant Website Editor and Food Service Marketing Solutions. |
| Winetailors Wine marketing consultancy for wine distributors and winemakers. Company profile and contact details. |
| Advance_Food_Company Manufactures pre-portioned, ready-to-cook, and fully cooked beef, pork, veal, chicken and turkey products. Enid, Oklahoma. |
| Almacén_del_Sur Producer of delicatessen products particularly targeted to the gourmet market, including sun-dried, and fire roasted vegetables in extra virgin olive oil. Also produces savory and sweet spreads. Mendo |
| Amy_Food,_Inc_ Produces oriental and specialty prepared foods for the food service and retail markets. Company profile, product details, and contact links. |
| Aroma_B__V_ Dutch company producing a variety of Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees and snacks. Company profile, product details, and contact link. |
| Barbecue_Bob\'s_of_Rhode_Island,_LLC Produces smoked meat and seafood specialties for wholesale distribution. |
| Bia_Kid Irish producer of chilled meals for children, free from artificial colours, flavouring and preservatives. |
| Bindra_Agro_Industries_Corp__Ltd_ Produces ready to eat Indian curries, herbal foods, and desserts. India. |
| Bueno_Foods Manufacturer of New Mexican and Mexican food products including salsa, chile sauce, tortillas, tamales and enchiladas. Company profile, product information, online store, and contact details. |
| Campbell_Soup_Company Includes financial and other company information, recipes, fun, and an on-line shop for gifts and collectibles. |
| Chef_Solutions_Inc_ Producers of salads, potato and side dishes, deserts, and baked goods. |
| Chuang_Tai_Food_Co_Ltd_ Offers topioca balls and other starch based items. Company profile, and product and contact details. |
| Culinaire,_Inc_ Produces handcrafted inventoried food products such as hors d'Oeuvres and entrees. Denver, Colorado. |
| Del_Monaco_Specialty_Foods Manufacturers of ravioli, tortellini, gnocchi, sauces, desserts and innovative filled pasta shapes. |
| Dinners_Ready! Provides customers with a variety of dinner entrees which require minimal preparation time. |
| Dolores_Canning_Co_,_Inc_ Manufacturers of Mexican food including pickled pork products, chili brick, and canned menudo. Company profile, product details, and contact information. |
| Don_Miguel Offers a line of Mexican prepared foods. Company profile, product and contact details. |
| El_Dorado_Mexican_Food_Products Specializing in corn and flour tortillas, chorizo and tamales for food-service, retail and industrial companies. |
| Findus Develops, produces and markets a range of frozen food products including vegetables, prepared meals, pizzas, recipe dishes and seafood. |
| Furlanina Produces ready-to-use corn meal polenta and markets other products, such as frozen foods. Product information, recipes, and contact information. |
| Golden_County_Foods Producers of appetizers, entrees and side dishes for retail, foodservice and private label. Company profile, product and quality assurance information, and contact details. |
| Hannah_International_Foods Offering a variety of Mediterranean salads and spreads. Product and contact details. |
| Harry\'s_Fresh_Foods Manufacturer of fresh all natural, soups, chilis, gravies, entrees, puddings and sauces. |
| Hermolis Offers Kosher food to hotels, freezer centres, hospitals, cruiseliners and trains. |
| Herolds_Salads,_Inc_ Manufacturer and distributor of prepared salads, side dishes, and desserts in northeastern Ohio and surrounding states. |
| House_of_Thaller,_Inc_ Manufacturer and supplier of salads, sandwich spreads, and pastas. Knoxville, Tennessee. |
| I_&_K_Distributing,_Inc_ Food processor of fresh delicatessen salads and desserts and processor of refrigerated pizzas. |
| Kayem_Foods,_Inc_ Offers all natural gourmet pizzas, pizza bagels, fully-cooked, flavored chicken sausages and nut-free pesto sauces. |
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GeographicIndications.com is a resource for those seeking information about the use of names that
point to a specific geographic place on agricultural and other products. In general, geographical
indications are intended to designate product quality, highlight brand identity, and preserve cultural
traditions. Examples of well-known geographical indications include Champagne, Florida Oranges,
Prosciutto di Parma, and New Zealand Lamb. While most often used on food products, geographical
indications can be used to identify any product (e.g., Czech crystal, Swiss watches, Indian carpets) that
may be associated with a specific geographic place.
The use of geographical indications allows producers to obtain market recognition and often a premium
price. With the increased internationalization of food and product markets, geographical indications
have become a key source of niche marketing. Geographical indications are also often associated with
non-monetary benefits such as the protection of knowledge and community rights.
Controversy arises when names that are protected in one region have a common usage in another. For
example, products such as Dijon mustard, Feta cheese, or Basmati rice may be viewed as having
obtained a generic status in the marketplace. Thus, some may claim that these names should not belong
exclusively to a specific group of producers in a specific geographic location as consumers expect these
names to identify a class of product that can be produced in one of many locations. On the other hand,
others argue that the products associated with the name have a certain quality that derives from the
geographic region and specific production process used. Thus, the protection of the name helps prevent
the development of a generic association thereby preserving the ability of the product to be made in the
traditional manner.
Geographically based products may be found in all parts of the world, both old and new. While the
arguments about the value and necessity of legal protection for their names may be disputed, it is clear
that there are foods that do contain qualities that derive from their geographical origin. The resources
and links on this web site have been complied by the founder of GeographicIndications.com who has
been actively following this issue since 1998. This site will be evolving with new sources of
information. Contributions from those interested in the issue are welcomed and may be sent to the site.
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