Italy’s PDO and PGI food nad wine sector has surged by 52% over the past decade, according to the 22nd Ismea-Qualivita report
Italy’s PDO economy demonstrates resilience, weathering agricultural and market pressures to post solid growth. The 22nd Ismea-Qualivita report reveals that the PDO economy reached €20.2 billion in production value in 2023, up slightly (+0.2%) on the year and 52% higher than a decade ago. The sector now contributes 19% to Italy’s agri-food revenue, underpinned by 317 authorized Consortia coordinating 194,000 businesses and sustaining nearly 850,000 jobs.
FOOD RISES, WINE COOLS
Growth in the food segment propelled the PDO economy forward, with production value increasing 3.5% to €9.17 billion—crossing the €9 billion mark for the first time. Cheeses led the charge, surpassing €5.5 billion (+5.3%), alongside notable gains for olive oil (+33%), and freshmeats (+10%). Consumer spending on PDO foods reached €18 billion, a 3.6% rise.
Wine, however, faltered. Bottled wine production slipped in volume (-0.7%) and value (-2.3%), settling at €11 billion. While PGI wines grew (+4.8% in value), PDO wines saw declines, with bottling volumes down 4% and value shrinking to €9.08 billion (-3.7%).
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Fonte: ItalianFood.net
