Lasha Avaliani Meets Racha Ham Producers to Discuss Standards and Production Development

Georgia’s Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Lasha Avaliani, met with representatives of the Racha Ham Producers Association to discuss production standards for traditional Racha ham and opportunities to develop the sector.

Avaliani highlighted the role of products linked to a specific geographical origin in strengthening local production and showcasing the distinctive foods of Georgia’s regions.

He stressed the importance of meeting quality requirements while preserving and developing traditional production methods.

“Such products play an important role in developing the country’s gastronomic sector and promoting Georgia’s culinary heritage,” Avaliani said.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, was also attended by senior officials from the ministry’s relevant departments, the National Gastronomy Agency and the National Food Agency.