P.D.O. AND P.G.I. CHEESES

The Italian dairy excellence

P.D.O. and P.G.I. cheeses they represent the best of quality certified and protected by the EU.

Italian PDO and PGI cheeses are deeply rooted in the history and legacy of our country. Their fame is closely tied to the region where they were born or crafted and is owed to the skillful and tireless work of our ancestors—those who preserved and passed down to new generations a unique and inimitable expertise in transforming milk.

The Association AFIDOP

AFIDOP (Italian PDO and PGI Cheeses Association) was founded in April 1994 and brings together and represents the main Consortia for Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) cheeses produced in Italy. From large-scale to small-scale productions, the association covers nearly all certified cheeses made in Italy, representing a vast and highly representative sector.

P.D.O. AND P.G.I. CHEESES

PDO and PGI cheeses represent the best of certified dairy production in the European Union. Italy has 56 certified cheeses, 53 PDO and 3 PGI, producing over 580,000 tons of dairy products with a value exceeding 4.6 billion euros.

NEWS AFIDOP

Search for cheeses based on their Name, geographical Area of origin and type of Milk

(For each cheese you will also find a recommended recipe proposal)

RECOMMENDED RECIPES...

 

Activity carried out with the contribution of MASAF DM. No. 0311498 of 15 June 2023

 

  

 

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