Day 5
History, Art & CultureSkim2025-06-11
Goa's Ozzo Feni Receives Geographical Indication Tag
What Happened
In June 2025, the Chennai-based Geographical Indications Registry awarded a GI tag to Goa's Ozzo Feni, a traditional double-distilled cashew spirit. It is produced by the Cazcar Distillery in Nanora village and traces its origins back to the Portuguese in the 1600s.
Why It Matters
This GI tag legally protects the authenticity of Goa's historic liquor-making traditions and safeguards local economic interests from imitation products.
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