Is Akhisar Köfte a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Akhisar Köfte is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 322 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Akhisar Köfte belong to?
According to the registration, Akhisar Köfte belongs to Manisa.
What does "geographical indication" mean?
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
Specific to the Akhisar district of Manisa, this grilled köfte belongs to the region's family of charcoal-cooked patties. It takes its name from the town where it is made and was registered as a geographical indication in 2018.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 322
Status
Registered
Registered on
8 January 2018
Applied on
25 July 2017
Registrant
Akhisar Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası
File number
C2017/063
Product group
Yemekler ve çorbalar
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
