The Speck Alto Adige Consortium, which operates under the Italian name Consorzio Tutela Speck Alto Adige, was established in 1992 by 17 producers. In 1996 the EU awarded speck from South Tyrol the exclusive certification of protected geographic indication. What can we do for you: • Quality policies The Speck Alto Adige Consortium defines the quality criteria that apply to all production steps and monitors the production techniques imposed by the European Union. This guarantees the authenticity of the source and the product’s quality. • Protection of the Brand The brand is the quality guarantee for Speck Alto Adige PGI. The protective alliance monitors the market and the correct utilization of the brand “Speck Alto Adige PGI.” • Promotional activities The Speck Alto Adige Consortium conducts a wide range of promotional activities: o Advertising campaigns o TV and radio commercials o Sales promotion activities o PR activities o Industry tradeshows o Events o Support measures for restaurants and resellers o Courses (Speck Academy) To achieve its goals, the Speck Alto Adige Consortium cooperates closely with a variety of institutions on the local and national level – the autonomous Province of Bozen, the Ministry for Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies, the independent Auditing Institute Istituto Friulano Controllo Qualità (IFCQ) and IDM Südtirol - Alto Adige.