- The Goa cashew (kernel) got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
- It will help buyers to distinguish between authentic Goan cashews and those sourced from other regions.
- Goan cashew has a long and cherished heritage. The GI tag will help in preserving its legacy.
- The GI tag registration for Goan cashews was filed by the Goa Cashew Manufacturers’ Association (GCMA) in association with the Department of Science, Technology and Waste Management, Government of Goa.
- Goan cashews will come with the GI logo. Traders cannot use the Goa cashew logo on the packets without registration.
- A GI tag is conferred to products originating from a specific geographical region. It signifies its unique characteristics and qualities.
- It is given by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.
- Cashew originated from northeast Brazil in Latin America and was introduced to Goa by the Portuguese in the 16th century (1570).
