II. Main Cultural products 4. Culinary Heritage Section 4.1: Promotion of Traditional Cuisine in Rural Tourism

4.1.1. Finland

The “Uniquely Finnish” label is a national quality label for small entrepreneurs. ProAgria Association of Rural Advisory Centres grants the label to qualified foodstuff, handicraft and rural tourism companies based on applications. The Uniquely Finnish is the most demanding label of domestic origin because its requirements cover a recognised quality system, as well as the acceptance of products and services by special panels in addition to a high degree of domestic origin. http://www.maakuntienparhaat.fi/en/General criteria of the “Uniquely Finnish” companies:

1. An approved quality management system. Assessed at least every three years.
2. A high degree of domestic origin. At least 80 % of the cost of the product (including work and materials). The most important ingredients of foodstuffs and meals provided by service companies must be 100% domestic.

3. The product or service must be accepted by a panel of experts.
4. A company-like production method as well as the quantity of production.

http://www.maakuntienparhaat.fi/doc/foodroutes.pdf

The branded facilities offering traditional cuisine are promoted in the brochure “Uniquely Finnish Food Travel in 7 provinces. Local Food Experiences in Genuine Atmospheres” in printed form and available as a download.

Section 4.1: Promotion of Traditional Cuisine in Rural Tourism

4.1.2. Norway