The Origin Link Between “Śląski” Cheese and the Silesia Region: A Basis for Obtaining Protection for Geographical Indications
This paper presents the history of cheese produced in the Silesian region (Poland). The purpose of the research was to collect documentation on cheese, for which the name “śląski” cheese (“Silesian” cheese) is adopted in this paper. The research method was a query, and the research materials were ar...
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| description | This paper presents the history of cheese produced in the Silesian region (Poland). The purpose of the research was to collect documentation on cheese, for which the name “śląski” cheese (“Silesian” cheese) is adopted in this paper. The research method was a query, and the research materials were archival documents collected in Polish libraries and archives. Conducting a comprehensive search made it possible to collect relevant information on “śląski” cheese. The authors also carried out a survey to obtain data on consumer behaviour in the regional food market. Based on the research, there is a strong rationale for taking steps to safeguard the name “śląski” cheese by acquiring a Protected Designation of Origin or Protected Geographical Indication status. As a significant cheese producer in the European Union, Poland should promote cheeses associated with a specific region. “Śląski” cheese has the potential to become a symbol of the Silesia region in the southwestern part of Poland. This research is an example of documentation gathering and could be helpful to all those who are trying to obtain geographical indications for regional products. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e0c5e8667f194f5e809b2bd3bedd738e2025-08-20T02:48:02ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-01-0114333810.3390/foods14030338The Origin Link Between “Śląski” Cheese and the Silesia Region: A Basis for Obtaining Protection for Geographical IndicationsSylwia Chudy0Jakub Kępiński1Agnieszka Makowska2Department of Dairy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, PolandPoznań Chair of Civil, Commercial and Insurance Law, Faculty of Law and Administration, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61-712 Poznań, PolandDepartment of Food Technology of Plant Origin, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznań, PolandThis paper presents the history of cheese produced in the Silesian region (Poland). The purpose of the research was to collect documentation on cheese, for which the name “śląski” cheese (“Silesian” cheese) is adopted in this paper. The research method was a query, and the research materials were archival documents collected in Polish libraries and archives. Conducting a comprehensive search made it possible to collect relevant information on “śląski” cheese. The authors also carried out a survey to obtain data on consumer behaviour in the regional food market. Based on the research, there is a strong rationale for taking steps to safeguard the name “śląski” cheese by acquiring a Protected Designation of Origin or Protected Geographical Indication status. As a significant cheese producer in the European Union, Poland should promote cheeses associated with a specific region. “Śląski” cheese has the potential to become a symbol of the Silesia region in the southwestern part of Poland. This research is an example of documentation gathering and could be helpful to all those who are trying to obtain geographical indications for regional products.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/3/338“harceński” cheese“śląski” cheeseSilesia regionProtected Designation of Originprotected geographical indications |
| spellingShingle | Sylwia Chudy Jakub Kępiński Agnieszka Makowska The Origin Link Between “Śląski” Cheese and the Silesia Region: A Basis for Obtaining Protection for Geographical Indications Foods “harceński” cheese “śląski” cheese Silesia region Protected Designation of Origin protected geographical indications |
| title | The Origin Link Between “Śląski” Cheese and the Silesia Region: A Basis for Obtaining Protection for Geographical Indications |
| title_full | The Origin Link Between “Śląski” Cheese and the Silesia Region: A Basis for Obtaining Protection for Geographical Indications |
| title_fullStr | The Origin Link Between “Śląski” Cheese and the Silesia Region: A Basis for Obtaining Protection for Geographical Indications |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Origin Link Between “Śląski” Cheese and the Silesia Region: A Basis for Obtaining Protection for Geographical Indications |
| title_short | The Origin Link Between “Śląski” Cheese and the Silesia Region: A Basis for Obtaining Protection for Geographical Indications |
| title_sort | origin link between slaski cheese and the silesia region a basis for obtaining protection for geographical indications |
| topic | “harceński” cheese “śląski” cheese Silesia region Protected Designation of Origin protected geographical indications |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/3/338 |
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