It is a fact that Salame Cacciatore Italiano PDO continues to be more and more present on the tables for its qualities. These, guaranteed by the PDO brand, include its unmistakable taste, sweet and delicate, appreciated by young and old alike. In fact, in 2019, more than 3,670 tons of Salamini Italiani alla Cacciatora PDO were produced. About 300 tons more than in 2018, equal to an increase in production of +8.9%.
Thanks to its peculiar characteristics – the small size (150/200g on average) and the practical pre-sliced in tray format, which increase the level of service reducing waste – Salame Cacciatore Italiano PDO is ideal for consumption at home and out of home: for a quick lunch, a snack or a tasty aperitif.
SALAME CACCIATORE ITALIANO PDO EXPORTS NUMBERS
On the exports front, 26% of total sales have crossed Italian borders last year. The EU countries are still the main reference market with a 88.5% share of total exports, for a volume of 450 tons. The most performing countries were Germany (55%), Belgium (9.5%), Austria, and France. As far as non-EU countries are concerned, Switzerland was confirmed as the top market with a share of 9%.
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Confirming the strategic importance of Germany and Belgium for this product’s exports, the protection Consortium is currently engaged in promotion and enhancing programmes in these two countries. The goal is to show consumers and professionals in the catering and trade sectors the characteristics of this valuable cured meat, guaranteed by the EU PDO certification. As far as distribution channels are concerned, the large-scale retail trade comes in first place with a 55% sales share.
SALAME CACCIATORE PDO: KEY FACTORS
- Characteristics: Only noble cuts of pork, salt, pepper and traditionally a pinch of garlic, but never strongly spicy. It needs to mature for at least 10 days, is cut into a certain size, has a slightly curved shape, a compact and non-elastic consistency.
- Turnover: 38 million euro
- Export share: 26% of sold products
THE PROTECTION CONSORTIUM’S MEMBERS
Jomi
Fratelli Beretta
Casa Modena
Negroni
Gruppo Alimentare in Toscana
Bortolotti
Citterio
Bechèr
Salumi Villani
Volpi
Clai
Italia Alimentari
Pedrazzoli
Negrini
Salumificio Cavour
Levoni
Salumificio Bertolotti
Alsenese Salumi
Franchi
La Granda
Colombo Luigi
Piacenti – Salumificio Toscano
Fumagalli
Golfera in Lavezzola
Baldo
Bermis
