Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1122/2013Dangos y teitl llawn

ANNEX II U.K.

Consolidated single document Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs(1) U.K.

‘ΚΟΝΣΕΡΒΟΛΙΑ ΣΤΥΛΙΔΑΣ’ (KONSERVOLIA STYLIDAS)

EC No: EL-PDO-0117-0345-01.01.2012

PGI ( ) PDO (X)

1. Name U.K.

‘Κονσερβολιά Στυλίδας’ (Konservolia Stylidas)

2. Member State or Third Country U.K.

Greece

3. Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff U.K.

3.1. Type of product U.K.

Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed U.K.

3.2. Description of product to which the name in (1) applies U.K.

These are table olives obtained from the Konservolia variety, whole or whole pitted. The product has a fruity taste and firm flesh that is easily removed from the pit and keeps well. The black olives are black to inky in colour, whilst the green olives are green to straw yellow. The average weight of the fruit is 7 g. The ratio of pit to fruit is 6 to 1. The olive must not be damaged by olive fly, show signs of bruising or contain impurities. The olives are size-graded as follows, in accordance with the international standard:

Trade name	Number of olives per kilogram
Super Super Mammoth	70-90
Super Mammoth	91-100
Mammoth	101-110
Super Colossal	111-120
Colossal	121-140
Giants	141-160
Extra Jumbo	161-180
Jumbo	181-200
Extra Large	201-230
Large	231-260
Superior	261-290
Brilliants	291-320
Fine	321-350
Bullets	351-380

3.3. Raw materials (for processed products only) U.K.

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3.4. Feed (for products of animal origin only) U.K.

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3.5. Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area U.K.

‘Konservolia Stylidas’ must be grown and processed within the defined geographical area.

3.6. Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. U.K.

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3.7. Specific rules concerning labelling U.K.

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4. Concise definition of the geographical area U.K.

The production area is the area within the administrative boundaries of the Communities of Glifa, Vathikilo, Pelasgia, Mili, Spartia, Achladi, Raches, Paleokerasia, Achinos, Karavomilos, Anidro, Neraida, Stylida, Avlaki, Agia Marina, Limogardi and Longitsi in Fthiotida Province in the Prefecture of Fthiotida.

5. Link with the geographical area U.K.

5.1. Specificity of the geographical area U.K.

The climate in Fthiotida Prefecture is mild Mediterranean. The meteorological data for the last five years are as follows:

• Average temperature: 16,5 °C

• Relative humidity: 65-70 %

• Rainfall: 589 millimetres/year

• Sunshine: 210 hours/month

The soil is predominantly sandy clay, in flat or sloping areas.

5.2. Specificity of the product U.K.

The product has a fruity taste and firm flesh that is easily removed from the pit and keeps well. The black olives are black to inky in colour, whilst the green olives are green to straw yellow. Their excellent physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristics have made Stylida table olives well-known on the Greek and international market. They have won a number of awards at Greek and international fairs.

5.3. Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI) U.K.

The variety of olive produced in this geographical area is the ‘Konservolia’, which has traditionally been grown in the area since ancient times, and yields the distinctive table olives known for their excellent physical, chemical and organoleptic qualities. ‘Konservolia Stylidas’ olives are grown in areas of the Fthiotida Prefecture which have mild winters and cool summers. This specific variety of olive has adjusted perfectly to the soil and climate which, in combination with the traditional growing, harvesting and processing methods used, shapes the distinctive characteristics of the final product.

Publication reference of the specification U.K.

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

http://www.minagric.gr/images/stories/docs/agrotis/POP-PGE/prodiagrafes_konserbopolis_stilidas200313.pdf

(1)

OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1).