Italy’s PDO and PGI cured meat sector remains a pillar of the country’s agri-food industry, with production value exceeding €2 billion—accounting for roughly a quarter of the market in 2023. Italy remains Europe’s leader in the segment, boasting 43 protected designation salumi, according to data presented by ISIT, the Italian association of consort...

Flour is one of the most essential ingredients in Italian cuisine, connected as it is with the country’s culinary traditions and history. From the ancient grains cultivated in Roman times to the finely milled flours used today for pasta, bread, and desserts, each type of flour tells a story of regional diversity and craftsmanship.  While wheat flou...

“Italy in 10 Selfies” every year tells about some of the country's records, often little-known or underestimated ones, that determine the features of an economy that is more human-oriented and, therefore, more promising for the future. The work provides data that highlights how, thanks to the process of qualitative transformation of the national pr...

The first Climate Indicators for Italian Regions report has been released, providing a detailed map of how different regions are progressing toward climate neutrality. The report highlights Italy’s ongoing commitment to the ecological transition. This tool analyzes and compares data and best environmental practices adopted by Italian regions, helpi...

Puglia, Sicily and Tuscany share the prize money for the best extra virgin olive oils in Italy. During Veronafiere, an event dedicated to the world of olive oil, the prize was presented the 15th edition of the Gambero Rosso Italian Oils Guide which reviewed 828 oils from 437 companies, awarding recognition of excellence to 183 labels awarded with t...

Nestled in the heart of Parco dei Buoi in Larino, in the central-southern Italian region of Molise, the Leoni di Carpineto (Lions of Carpineto) are two olive trees that date back more than 500 years. With their fruit, Francesco Travaglini produces the extra virgin olive oil brand Pressure. The revenues from its sale support Refettorio in Harlem, a ...

One of the most important territories among those that have made the history of Italian wine, thanks to wines such as Frascati, and which, in total, boasts two DOCGs (Frascati Superiore and Cannellino) and seven DOCs (Frascati, Castelli Romani, Marino, Velletri, Colli Albani, Colli Lanuvini and Monte Compatri-Colonna) demonstrating a centuries-old...

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The organic agriculture sector in Italy has been experiencing impressive growth, with a notable increase in organic product sales through farmers' markets. The sales of organic products reached a new record in 2024, totaling 6.5 billion euros. This growth highlights a rising demand among Italian consumers for healthy, sustainable food options, dri...

There are many farmers across the U.S. using responsible practices, Dan Kemper said, but they’re often choosing the more challenging path. “When you kind of sacrifice production for a deeper moral goal of maybe not poisoning the Earth or not destroying the Earth, we have to take that labor on ourselves as the farmers,” said Kemper, a master trainer...