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However, although less well known, extremely important is the heritage of italian agri-food sector: An incredible wide range of products, each strictly linked to its territory.
We talk about agricultural products as raw materials and products that
have undergone processing and transformation. Here, Italy is a giant.
We explain it through numbers.
Italy actually has 319 food product and 526 wines recognized with a Certification label of European Union among
P.D.O. (Protected Designation of Origin); P.G.I. (Protected Geografic Indication); T.G.S. (Traditional Guaranteed Specialty) for food
and I.G.T., D.O.C., D.O.C.G., for wine***.
***However with the legislative decree N° 61 of April 8th 2010, all the
wines D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. had to merge into the P.D.O. denomination, with
the possibility to maintain the D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. "old" denominations.
But what is so interesting and peculiar about it?
We could consider many elements.
- regional differences: a basic product, hundreds and hundreds of different products in terms of taste, techniques, flavors, shapes. A word, "typical", represents Italian products very well and it means features and relationships to a place in a strong way.
- ancient roots: many of those products have ancient origin, sometimes millennial origin and this aspect relates the products to the history of Italy, millennial. History and tradition bound together, products and its transformations that are almost always handed down over the centuries.
- quality: everyone all around the world recognize the quality of our italian products. So, quality of raw materials, quality in processing, food safety and susteinability.
- Certification : having 845 certified products puts Italy in a leading position.
It means that a product - especially a P.D.O. product - must follow a specification that dictates very strict rules on the product and processing. This causes a considerable effort for the producer to adhere to these rules, but with substantial advantages for the end consumer who knows what he is eating and knows he can be safe.
wine and grappa since 1635
U.S.A.
IVITALY will open a store in Florida (USA) soon in West Palm Beach area, for the direct
sale and distribution of these products throughout the USA.
We have already entered into relationships with brokers, wholesalers, foodservice distributors
and a series of plans, services, strategies for developing this project.
So, if you are an italian agri-food producer, we are here for you.
Contact us by email and talk about
your product or products.