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Milk, salt and rennet. These three ingredients - as absolute as they are essential, as simple as they are basic - make up the recipe for an unrepeatable Italian gastronomic marvel: we are talking about Parmigiano Reggiano, also known as the "King of Cheeses". The white gold of Emilia Romagna has embraced countless palates since time immemorial; it...

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The Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Consortium has launched a campaign in the United States to help consumers differentiate this authentic Italian cheese from its imitators. Dubbed the “Pronunciation Challenge,” the initiative, led by Canadian chef and television host David Rocco, invites Americans to test their ability to pronounce “Parmigiano Reggiano” c...

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In April of 1254, a widow in Genova gives her house to the monastery of San Pietro di Prà for an intriguing sum: 50 lire of Genovese money and an annual supply of a certain amount of “casei paramensis,” otherwise known as “formaggio parmigiano.”  For those of us whose idea of Italy is inextricably intertwined with Parmigiano Reggiano, which may in...

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The Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Consortium recently joined the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) gala in Washington, D.C., underscoring calls for deeper Italy-U.S. ties amid growing geopolitical and trade challenges. Representing the interests of over 20 million Italian-Americans, the NIAF event drew around 1,000 guests, including prominent f...

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First things first: “Parmigiano Reggiano” cheese is not the same thing as “Parmesan.” Except when it is. This may sound like a riddle, but it’s not—and the distinction will be clear by the time you finish reading this deep dive into everything you’ve ever wanted to know (and hadn’t thought to ask) about Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. That includes sev...

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Nowadays, living without tackling your savings or taking out a loan is hard. Many businesses rely on loans to stay afloat. Sometimes, it is only through a loan that a company can see the light and see its vision come to fruition. But with loans come high repayments due to the interest rates, so, of course, if you can avoid taking out a loan, then i...

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After ending 2023 with a record consumer revenue of €3.05 billion, the Consortium for the Protection and Promotion of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO saw total sales climb further in the first half of 2024, up by 15.1% (70,742 tons compared to 61,458 tons in the same period of 2023). Sales rose in Italy (+12.9% by volume) and abroad, with exports up 17.5%,...

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The Consortium for the Protection of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO is set to make its presence felt once again at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York (June 23-25), the preeminent American trade expo dedicated to the food and beverage sector. This engagement is pivotal in advancing promotional campaigns aimed at driving demand for the illustrious ‘king...

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The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, the governing body for Parmigiano Reggiano Protected Destination of Origin (PDO), marks its 90th birthday this year. Founded in 1934, the Consortium’s efforts throughout the last century include quadrupling Parmigiano Reggiano production and working to promote the Made in Italy designation globally, according to...

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In 2023, dairy producers and commercial operators within the Consortium of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO navigated a challenging landscape, marked by macroeconomic uncertainties and inflationary pressures dampening household purchasing power.  Despite these headwinds, the past year proved notably buoyant. Overall, consumer turnover for Parmigiano Reggian...

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