Cheeses

Italian cheeses: excellence, tradition and dairy biodiversity

The GIFT category dedicated to Italian cheeses celebrates one of the richest and most diverse agri-food traditions in the world. The sector is a strategic pillar of Made in Italy and a model of international quality.

We analyze in particular i DOP and IGP cheeses: the production regulations, the origin of the milk, the technical and biochemical secrets of transformation and maturing, and the role of Geographical Indications in protecting typicality.

We also value the heritage of lesser-known regional specialities, linked to small scale, native breeds, traditional practices and small supply chains that support rural economies and the dairy biodiversity of the Peninsula.

We face the challenges of global market through a technical lens: food safety and traceability, animal welfare and its impact on quality, and innovation in the European regulatory framework for sustainable production.

GIFT it is an information hub for operators, international buyers and public decision makers, an authoritative guide to understand the value of Made in Italy cheeses, between certified quality, territorial tradition and responsible development.

Credit cover: Dario Dongo