The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World has concluded with a glowing portrait of Italian culinary heritage. Nearly 600,000 restaurants globally claim to serve Italian cuisine, with a growing number featuring authentic Italian cheeses in signature dishes such as Risotto al Gorgonzola.

Italian PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) cheeses are thriving. Exports climbed 11% in 2023, cementing their status as the top revenue stream among PDO products. PDO cheeses now account for 60% of Italy’s total dairy exports, with 254,000 tons shipped globally, generating nearly €3 billion in value (source: afidop.it).