Geographical Indications and Risks of Unsustainability Linked to “Disaffection Effects” in the Dairy Sector

This paper deals with the role of geographical indications (GI) in dairy sector Italy, purpose highlighting eventual negative dynamics adhesion to GI by potential operators Italy. A circuit shows a “disaffection effect,” and has relevant implications on sustainability account boosting various dimensions (economic, social, environmental). In order verify presence disaffection effect, an empirical analysis actors adhering is carried out. Through collection secondary sources from official databases, emphasises trend sector, which also reveals diversified territorial impacts. More precisely, unlike other sectors, choosing adhere circuits. The results address some policy issues solicit action limit effect sector.