Isle of Man queenies have been awarded the European Union Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) stamp.

BBC: Isle of Man queenies awarded European PDO stamp

Stilton cheese gained a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) from the EU in 1996.

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But the farmers from the Jersey Dairy co-operative are calling for Protected Designation of Origin status with the European Commission.

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In 1996, the Stilton Cheese Makers' Association achieved Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status for blue Stilton from the European Commission.

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For instance, Grana Padano is another Italian cheese that is protected as a distinct Geographic Indication by most of the civilized world and has its own PDO (Protected Designation of Origin).

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