INDIAN BLACK CHICKEN PRODUCERS SEEK GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION TO BOOST TRADE
January 1st, 2016
Authorities in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh are trying to acquire national geographical indication (GI) protection for a nutritious variety of ‘black chicken’ called 'Kadaknath', to promote national and maybe overseas sales. Its dark meat is prized and priced highly for its low cholesterol, low fat and high protein content. A kilogramme of ‘Kadaknath’ meat is sold in India at USD15 in comparison to USD3.80 for standard chicken, breeders told GlobalMeatNews.
“With GI protection the farmers would be able to establish their identity ...
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