Afyon Sausage is on the European Union Registered Product List

Registered with a geographical indication by the European Union Afyon SausageBy combining its deep-rooted heritage with modern production, it has achieved international recognition. This iconic flavor, one of Turkish gastronomy's signature dishes, will now be protected and recognized globally. Behind this valuable achievement are brands that blend local strength with a global vision.

A well-established brand in the meat and meat products industry DANETAfyon Sucuk is one of the leading organizations contributing to the preservation of geographically indicated products while adhering to traditional production methods. DANET's Afyon Sucuk, produced with a gluten-free recipe containing at least 15% buffalo meat, remains a modern-day representative of this deep-rooted heritage.

DANET Corporate Development, Communications and Strategic Planning Director Gülnur Uluğ, expressed the significance of the registration for the brand and the country as follows: “The registration of Afyon Sausage with a geographical indication by the European Union not only provides legal protection for a product but also signifies the global recognition of our local heritage. This development is invaluable in terms of making our country's cultural and gastronomic richness more visible in the international arena.”

EU Geographical Indication: Guarantee of Quality, Tradition and Regional Development

The primary purpose of the EU geographical indication system is to protect products identified with a specific region, along with the knowledge, climate, and production culture of that region. In this context, the registration of Afyon Sausage supports not only the product but also the region, the producer, and the continuity of this tradition.

Protecting geographically indicated products benefits local producers and enhances consumer confidence. Raising awareness of geographical indications in Türkiye and embracing every achievement in this area has significant implications on a sectoral and national scale.

DANET carries traditional values ​​into the future

DANET continues to be one of the leading brands in the sector with its responsibility to protect and preserve geographically indicated products, its sustainability approach, gluten-free production strategy and extensive export network.

Source: HORECA Trend and Danet