Mr. Zdenek Rosa, Chairman of Bohemia Hop a.s. and Chmelarstvi, cooperative Zatec and vice-chairman of Hop Grower´s Union of the Czech Republic, and other 31 producers representing EU quality schemes accompanied the Commissioner Cioloş during his official visit to Japan and South Korea on 10-15 November 2013.

Mr. Rosa participated in series of business and press events that took place in Tokyo and Seoul. He provided local buyers and media with information about the Zatecky chmel (Saaz Variety) that was registered in the List of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Designation as well as other original Czech varieties.

More information can be found on:

http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/events/visit-japan-and-south-korea-2013_en.htm