Andrea Zappalaglio

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Tastes like Europe: how the EU protects its most famous products What do Champagne, Halloumi and Parma ham all have in common? They’re not just delicious — they’re protected. Andrea Zappalaglio helps us unpack the world of geographical indications (GIs), the EU’s…

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@anzapp.bsky.social, Associate Professor at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social, helps us untangle the EU’s most flavorful rules: Geographical Indications (GI).

But how exactly do GIs work? Who decides what makes the cut?

www.untangled-podcast.eu/tastes-like-...

Fantastic and fun book launch event at #CCLS @qmul.bsky.social

With
@grahamdutfield.bsky.social
#EnricoBonadio
#NatalieCorthesy

@universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social

Discussing IP and Sustainability at @biicl.bsky.social at a beautiful event organised by #NatalieCorthesy

Policy Leeds signpost, August 2025 New transport partnership launches, citizen engagement guides for Parliaments, plus research on climate action, health inequalities, and…

📢 It's that time! This month's @policyleeds.bsky.social signpost includes our very own @anzapp.bsky.social's upcoming webinar:

'Role of food quality labels in global sustainability and rural development'
🗓️ 17 September
⏰ 12–12:40pm
📍 Online

Read more and register here 👇
tinyurl.com/zcankk7j

Join us Wed 17 Sept, 12.00–12.40pm.

Hear Dr @anzapp.bsky.social on: 'Role of food quality labels in global sustainability & rural development'.

We’ll explore trends in food quality labels, especially Geographical Indications—trademarks protecting products tied to regions like cheeses & wines.

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Vineyard

Join us Wed 17 Sept, 12.00–12.40pm.

Hear Dr @anzapp.bsky.social on: 'Role of food quality labels in global sustainability & rural development'.

We’ll explore trends in food quality labels, especially Geographical Indications—trademarks protecting products tied to regions like cheeses & wines.

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It is a pleasure to announce that I have been appointed as a member of the #EuropeanLawInstitute . I am honored to join such a distinguished institution, and I will do my best to contribute to the development of a strong and fair EU law frame. @universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social

Happy to see that the quality of our research is among the best in the Country according to the ranking.

Today our Technology, Governance and IP Group at @lawatleeds.bsky.social has signed a memorandum with the School of IP of Southwest University of Political Science and Law of Chongqing. We look forward to making great things together!
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Intellectual Property and Cannabis ‘The book stands out as one of the most comprehensive and insightful works on the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and cannabis. It is not only academically rigorous, but also offers a pract...

For more info on the volume, see here:

I am truly flattered that #EnricoBonadio , #NatalieCortesy and #YentilWilliams have invited me to write the closing remarks for their fascinating volume on 'IP Law and Cannabis'. Thank you!

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GFEI spotlight: Dr Andrea Zappalaglio @anzapp.bsky.social is an Associate Professor Intellectual Property Law, @lawatleeds.bsky.social

His research focus is on Intellectual Property related to sustainability, especially in the field of food production and rural development.

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Vineyard in the sunshine

Find out more about Andrea's research below or connect with him at @anzapp.bsky.social

👉 essl.leeds.ac.uk/law/staff/29...

👉 www.researchgate.net/profile/Andr...

👉 leeds.academia.edu/AndreaZappal...

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Israeli forces have turned the occupied Gaza Strip into one of the most dangerous places on Earth for media workers.

No journalist should ever be targeted for carrying out their work.

Fantastic workshop the future of Business Law organised at @cblpleeds.bsky.social in cooperation with @durhamuniversity.bsky.social . Thanks to all the organisers and those who made this possible! @lawatleeds.bsky.social

Congratulations to all the editors and contributors on the publication of this excellent new volume! 📚🥳

#OpenAccess #NewBook #Academia #AcademicSky #LawSky #AgriFood #GeographicalIndications

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I decided to shake laziness away and open an Academia.edu account. Now you can find all my main works here:

leeds.academia.edu/AndreaZappal...

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Worldwide Perspectives on Geographical Indications This is an open access book in partnership with the FAO which explores global perspectives through selected case studies on geographical indicators.

The edited volume 'Worldwide Perspectives on Geographical Indications' is OUT! It includes the contribution 'EU Registered Silent GIs', authored by myself, Andrea Marescotti and Giovanni Belletti.

The book is available open access:

link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Busy on-field research day, meeting with producers of niche foods struggling due to climate change. Now back home with boot full of rare spirits, cheeses, vegs and fruit of super top quality.

I love my job.

#food #gi #quality #climatechange #sustainability #ruraldevelopment

More methods at Leeds!
Join us on the 15th of May to hear @pwgtennant.bsky.social discuss 'Good and bad controls: an introduction to causal diagrams'
Further information and link to register below,
socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/good-...

Italy one of five ‘dismantlers’ causing ‘democratic recession’ in Europe, report says Civil liberties report warns that Italy along with Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovakia intentionally undermining rule of law ‘in nearly all aspects’ Italy’s government has profoundly undermined the rule of law with changes to the judiciary and showed…

Italy one of five ‘dismantlers’ causing ‘democratic recession’ in Europe, report says

You say potato, I say biocultural heritage that safeguards global food security - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures You are what you eat, goes the saying. What we put into our bodies has a significant impact on them. It literally becomes part of us, alchemizing with the genes bestowed by our ancestors’ dietary…

"You say potato, I say biocultural heritage that safeguards global food security" - Extinction Studies PhD student Sarah Oakes shares her thoughts on the importance of diverse food crops https://buff.ly/40D8zW0 #extinction #foodsecurity #potato

Thanks Igor, you are too kind

Image of Halloumi on a griddle to left. To right, image of Dr Zappalaglio’s edited book. A smiling portrait of Dr Zappalaglio in a circle at the bottom

📣 New book alert!!
'The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives', co-edited by Dr @anzapp.bsky.social, is out now with Edward Elgar Publishing.
Read more below!
tinyurl.com/mpusvt6n
@cblpleeds.bsky.social #HigherEd #AcademicSky #LawSky

The hardback copies of “The Future of Geographical Indications” are stunning.

Thanks @elgarpublishing.bsky.social

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I love branding

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The book 'The Future of Geographical Indications', edited by Prof Enrico Bonadio and myself is OUT.

The book provides an updated, global and multidisciplinary view on the Law of Geographical Indications. For more info:

lnkd.in/ebBQQqyD

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