Pane Coccoi

Pane Coccoi, recognized as an EU Protected Geographical Indication since 2026, occupies an anomalous position within Italy's registry of protected food designations. Unlike neighboring Italian specialties that anchor to specific territorial coordinates, this denomination is uniquely distinguished by having 0 municipalities defined in its official production zone and 0 verified producers. While typical European geographical indications protect localized heritage within strict regional boundaries, this food entry is registered without any majority region. This detachment from physical geographic limits and lack of active local producers sets it apart from all other contemporary Italian protections.