German producers have sparked a dispute by filing an opposition to a Turkish application to grant the döner kebab’s special status at the EU level, initiating a six-month period to resolve disagreements.

A Turkish application to the European Commission for the döner kebab to be given similar EU recognition as the Neapolitan pizza and Spain’s jamon serrano has been opposed by Germany, sources close to the issue have told Euronews.

As reported, in April Türkiye filed an application to register the name döner in Europe so that it can be used only by those producers conforming to the registered production method and product specifications.

  • JASN_DE@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Because it seems like most don’t actually read the article:

    The sources said that the German ministry made its case following feedback and positions submitted by several associations of German producers, adding that resistance to the Turkish application reflected the stance of German producers rather than the German government.