Brief considerations on local food, terroir, geographical indications and gastronomic tourism

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https://doi.org/10.24302/drd.v9iEd.%20esp.%202.2497

Abstract

The article presents terroir as a fundamental element for the emergence of special agrifood products, such as geographical indications. Here, the link between local food, terroir, geographical indications (GIs) and gastronomic tourism is presented, as well as identifying the types of geographical indications that exist in Brazil. It is an exploratory research based on literature review. Among the research findings, the communication power of food and beverages is noted; that terroir must be understood as a broad word-notion in order to have no meaning reduced to territory; whereas there are currently 74 registered geographical indications in Brazil, 65 domestic and 9 foreign, which are divided into Indication of Origin (IP) and Denomination of Origin (DO); and what tourism activity, especially for gastronomic tourism, can use the terroir products, such as geographical indications, for development, and creation of various products for gastronomic tourism, which emphasize in culture and identity from food and beverages.

Keywords: Local Food. Terroir. Geographical Indications. Gastronomic Tourism. Agrifood Goods.

Author Biography

Ewerton Reubens Coelho-Costa, Universidade Estadual do Ceará

Doutorando em Sociologia pela Universidade Estadual do Ceará  (Bolsista CAPES); Mestre em Gestão de Negócios Turísticos pela Universidade Estadual do Ceará; Graduação em Gestão de Turismo pelo Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica do Ceará; Formador de Gestores das Políticas Públicas do Turismo pelo MTUR e UFSC; Membro do Grupo de Pesquisa Gestão do Turismo e da Hospitalidade nos Territórios (IFCE – Campus Fortaleza). Editor e Grão-Mestre da Confraria Gastronômica do Barão de Gourmandise.

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Published

2019-12-20

How to Cite

Coelho-Costa, E. R. (2019). Brief considerations on local food, terroir, geographical indications and gastronomic tourism. DRd - Desenvolvimento Regional Em Debate, 9(Ed. esp. 2), 262–293. https://doi.org/10.24302/drd.v9iEd. esp. 2.2497

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Vol. 9 No. Ed. esp. 2 (2019): Dossiê temático: Indicação Geográfica no Brasil e denominações afins em outros paí­ses

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