Overview
- Running October 8–10 in Morelia, the event brings together about 600 participants from more than 40 countries with roughly 80 exhibitors.
- Panelists from 16 countries are set to address recognition, enforcement and market access for geographical indications as tools for sustainable growth.
- The opening featured the symbolic cutting of Parmigiano Reggiano and Cotija and the Expo IGs showcasing products such as Colombian coffee, Argentine honey, Chilean olive oil and Capula catrinas.
- Mexico’s IP chief Santiago Nieto said the country maintains 18 denominations of origin and signaled reforms including a single regulator per designation and updates to official standards.
- Organizers say a cooperation agreement is slated for signing to create a Latin America regional antenna in Michoacán with oriGIn and the Tequila Regulatory Council, with GI Champion and Michoacán Product of Origin awards due on October 10.