Vorarlberg This came as a surprise, particularly as the major trading partners in Germany and Italy did not fare well. Owing to this robust economic performance, Vorarlberg was able to boost its gross regional product in 2014 to 15.2 billion EUR according to the Economic Policy Department of the Vorarlberg Chamber of Trade. This translates into a nominal increase of 3.4% (cf Austria as a whole +5.2%). The regional product per inhabitant in Vorarlberg is 41,000 EUR, exceeding the Austrian national average by 8%. Vorarlberg and especially the Rhine Valley is one of the wealthiest areas in the world, with a
South Tyrol quality mark Products with the quality seal guarantee a certified quality from South Tyrol. The mark of quality serves the consumer as a sign. All the products with the South Tyrol quality seal guarantee: The seal of quality meets the strict requirements of EU law and was approved by the European Commission in 2005. It’s ruled by the provincial law Nr. 12/2005. The bearer and owner of the mark of quality is the Autonomous Province of Bolzano. The seal "Quality Südtirol" may be used to label only specific agricultural products and food which are compliant with the rules and the strict quality