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Irish grass-fed beef gets protected status

13/03/2024
Irish grass-fed beef gets protected status

Irish grass-fed beef has been given a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, similar to champagne in France and Irish whiskey.

To qualify, cattle must spend at least 220 days a year on pasture and derive at least 90% of their feed intake from grass. This is the fourth product from Ireland to receive PGI status.

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