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ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Towards the Recognition of Ethiopian Teff (

Matilde Tura, Rosalba Roccatello, Erica Bensmail, Enrico Valli, Gebreyohannes Girmay, Zenebe Gebreegziabher, Marco Setti, Tullia Gallina Toschi

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Matilde TuraDepartment of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, Viale Fanin 40-50, 40127 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8896-2041
Rosalba RoccatelloDepartment of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, Viale Fanin 40-50, 40127 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2385-002X
Erica BensmailDepartment of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, Viale Fanin 40-50, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
Enrico ValliInterdepartmental Centre for Industrial Agrofood Research, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, Via Quinto Bucci 336, 47521 Cesena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6716-1173
Gebreyohannes GirmayDepartment of Land Resource Management and Environmental Protection, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekelle University, Mekelle P.O. Box 231, Ethiopia.
Zenebe GebreegziabherDepartment of Land Resource Management and Environmental Protection, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekelle University, Mekelle P.O. Box 231, Ethiopia.
Marco SettiDepartment of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, Viale Fanin 40-50, 40127 Bologna, Italy.
Tullia Gallina ToschiDepartment of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, Viale Fanin 40-50, 40127 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7241-2280

Funding

European Union H2020 FoodLAND "FOOD and Local, Agricultural, and Nutritional Diversity" GA No 862802
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper explores the potential for promoting Ethiopian teff flour through the European Union's Geographical Indications (GI) framework. After outlining the evolution of GI regulations in the international trade context and the EU's role in quality policy for agri-food products, the paper assesses the value of teff as a high-potential product. Originated and domesticated around Axum, teff is a staple crop in Ethiopia, both nutritionally and socio-economically, cultivated by a multitude of smallholder farmers. However, access to European markets is hindered by insufficient enforcement of food safety standards, lack of quality control, and inconsistent labelling practices. Recognition as a GI-specifically as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)-could enhance the visibility, traceability, and legal protection of Ethiopia's teff. The paper also highlights challenges in advocating for the development of a detailed product specification aligned with EU regulations. Integrating teff production into the GI system may strengthen rural economies, preserve traditional knowledge, and increase the international profile of a product with significant nutritional and economic potential.

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Ethiopian tefffood labellingfood qualitygeographical indications

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PMID42737324
PMCPMC13565525

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