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Apr 2025
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Geographical Indications & Jamaican Rum

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
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Some products are famous because of where they come from — like Champagne from France or Scotch whisky from Scotland. Products like these are protected by something called a Geographical Indication, or GI. A GI means the product must be made in a certain place and follow certain rules. But sometimes, these rules can cause problems. In Jamaica, a new rule abo ... Show More
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