The Impact of EU Agri-food Quality Policy in the New Member States: A Case Study of the Makó Onion PDO

Utilising the theory of Global Value Chains, this paper analyses the degree to which Geographical Indications (GIs) can facilitate upgrading for small-scale producers. It draws on a case study of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Mako Onion (Hungary). While the paper details three means by which GIs may facilitate upgrading (acting as a quality signal, stimulating collective action and enabling diversification into higher margin activities), the Mako Onion PDO has not delivered these in practice. The paper documents the reasons for this, drawing lessons for the literature and strategies for nascent / developing GI systems.

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