The benefits and barriers of geographical indications to producers: A review

Abstract Consumers are increasingly demanding information regarding the characteristics of products, their place origin and methods production. A Geographical Indication (GI) can be understood as a way to meet these demands, it protects product, well its characteristics. In addition contributing territorial development, GI signs have potential add value products help producers become more competitive. However, some authors argue that there barriers prevent benefits from reaching producers. Therefore, this article aims identify for To reach end, Systematic Literature Review was carried out. As result, observed among main offered by higher prices, access markets preservation cultural identity. Regarding challenges, highlighted existence inefficient institutions, organizational problems, power asymmetry appropriation most powerful agents supply chain. conclude, paper shows difficulties not absolute vary region region. sense, further research on impact GI, especially in developing countries, is necessary. The results here presented may used base future search importance also contribute development actions or public policies related GI.