Recognising quality and protecting culinary heritage
Whether it is Champagne in France or Parmigiano Reggiano in Italy, Europe has for years realised the potential and need to protect their locally produced food products that are inseparable from its terroir. This magic is not exclusive to Europe. It has taken South Africa a long time to develop the same pride in our home – grown products and the highlight has undoubtedly been our first origin certified food product: Karoo Lamb.
For years we have called any lamb on our menus Karoo Lamb, as long or years we have called any lamb as the butcher said so. There was little guarantee and even less traceability. This is no longer the case. Through a lenghty and complex process the Karoo Development Foundation have registered a set of rules with the Department of Trade and Industry that specifies what constitutes Karoo Lamb...
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