Dimensions of Sustainability in Origin Schemes: An Approach from Protected Appellation of Origin

Territorial resources sustainability, especially those with a great linkage to local agronomic, social or cultural conditions, could be globally recognized through Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) figures, which emphasizes food qualities based on its origin. Nonetheless, coherent analytical framework around this PDO’s from multidimensional perspective (economic, sociocultural and environmental), is needed. Therefore, the main objective paper propose an coding principles Grounded Theory, operationalize sustainability’s three dimensions; by performing systematic literature review methodology under Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. From screening process 21 papers were selected, 27 theoretical revised codes proposed sustainability. The results showed that economic dimension had highest weight sustainability matter, being “consumer’s behavior” code most mentioned one; in second place “product’s identity” (a reflects product’s territorial embeddedness) position itself, followed “certifications improve quality” (and environmental code). This because PDO recognition obtained certification guarantees presence certain socio-cultural elements qualities, turning food-goods into value-added items.