In December 2025, the United Nations officially established an annual International Mediterranean Diet Day, to be observed every November 16. The initiative places renewed global attention on a dietary model that is deeply rooted in Italy’s history, culture, and everyday life.
For Italy, the Mediterranean diet is not simply a nutritional guideline – it is a defining element of national identity, shaped by geography, agriculture, and centuries-old traditions. Italy has played a central role in the international recognition of the Mediterranean diet.
