Approaches linked to quality produce rooted in native soil: account from Switzerland

Abstract

This contribution brings a perspective regarding « produce rooting to native soil ». Approaching very briefly the notions of produce and native-soil quality, it addresses the subject from the point of view of market aggregation and liberalisation of the agricultural policy. The development under way in Switzerland is taken as a reference. Afterwards, the account raises some important questions still opened and leads to a suggestion aiming to intensify the promoting steps for quality produce rooted in their native soil from a European standpoint. This short summary is inspired by recent research conducted in Switzerland, and particularly at the Rural Economy Institute.