Geography & BiodiversitySkim2025-06-11

Ozzo Feni Gets Geographical Indication Tag

What Happened

The Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai granted a GI tag to Goa's Ozzo Feni on June 11, 2025. This traditional spirit is produced from cashew apples using a unique heritage double-distillation method.

Why It Matters

This recognition preserves traditional Goan brewing techniques and elevates the spirit's status in international markets under intellectual property frameworks.

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