3. Conclusion

SIQO products are recognized on the basis of numerous criteria, and offer the possibility of differentiation within agricultural production.

While guaranteeing effective protection against usurpation and other counterfeits, they also provide consumers with a high level of visibility and an official guarantee.

The SIQO policy makes it possible to maintain specific production systems, by offering value for the constraints decided collectively by the operators of each sign, and by increasing consumers' willingness to pay.

An analysis of the locations of the various SIQO-producing farms shows that this agricultural development tool helps to promote and maintain specific production, particularly in difficult and disadvantaged regions.

Of the 400,000 French farms, around 100,000 produce at least...