PL
Artykuł dotyczy roli produktów regionalnych i tradycyjnych w budowaniu konkurencyjnej oferty rynkowej.Wykorzystując dostępną literaturę oraz informacje zawarte na stronach internetowych, scharakteryzowano rynek tradycyjnej i regionalnej żywności w Polsce, korzyści i perspektywy doskonalenia tej dziedziny w celu długofalowego rozwoju obszarów wiejskich.
EN
The paper aims to present traditional and regional food products, which are subject of increasing interest.The analysis were made based on secondary data sources and personal research. Thanks to available literature, articles in trade magazines and information on governmental websites, there was defi ned and characterised market of traditional and regional foods, consumer behavior, describes national and international distinctive product systems, promotional programs. In addition, there were conducted surveys which examined the degree of awareness and recognition of these products among Polish consumers and their relationship to traditional and regional foods. Whole analysis served to illustrate the position that these products have on the food market in comparison to conventional products.