The Dorset Knob has been shortlisted for protected geographical status, which would give it the same protection as Melton Mowbray Pork Pies and the Cornish Pasty.
MPs have launched a campaign to have more of Britain’s regional foods added to the list of Geographically Protected Foods and according to reports, the Dorset Knob is one of those foods that is seeking protection. The campaign aims to increase the number of protected products from the current total of 81 to 200 by 2030, since 2016, there have only been four additions to the list.
The labelling scheme is intended to guarantee quality and prevent the sale of poor imitations. The new report being promoted by MPs, titled Untapped Potential, is on the hunt for more of Britain’s hidden gastro gems. MPs have warned however that food producers find the application process to become Geographically Protected too complicated and consumers are unaware of the process, with only 10% actively seeking out protected status labels.
Speaking about the new report, a spokesperson for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, said: “We are committed to supporting our food producers so they can sell more at home and across the world. Geographical indication status provides a guarantee to consumers that the product they are buying is the real thing.”
Could the Dorset Knob be the next regional food to gain Protection? Watch this space!
