Topoloveni gem receives EU’s protected origin label

The local Topoloveni plum gem has received the European protected origin and protected geographical indicative labels. The gem is one of the 1,000 products that are included in the European quality system, and the first Romanian product to have made it on the list.

“Romania has local traditions, agricultural and food related, with exceptional potential. The European recognition for the Topoloveni gem is a first step, a road open to the promotion and protection of quality Romanian products in Europe and outside of it,” said Dacian Ciolos, the EU commissioner for agriculture and rural development.