The Central Inspectorate for Quality Protection and Fraud Prevention (ICQRF) of agri-food products of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF) has renewed, by Ministerial Decree, the authorization of CSQA to carry out inspection activities on the Montasio Protected Designation of Origin for the next three years.
Born in the 13th century, when the monks of the Moggio Udinese Abbey codified and refined the production techniques of the cheese from the plateau of the same name, Montasio DOP can today count on a supply chain that expresses around 6,000 tons of certified production and involves 767 operators , capable of generating 53 million euros in production value, equal to 95 million euros in consumer value.
Since 1984, the Montasio Cheese Protection Consortium has safeguarded and promoted this quintessential Italian agri-food heritage, also investing in training, DOP culture, and informed eating habits.
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The decision to reconfirm CSQA is dictated by the desire to maintain a high standard of protection for the supply chain, as Valentino Pivetta, President of the Consortium for the Protection of Montasio Cheese, states: “The renewal of trust in CSQA is the natural continuation of a path built over the years.”
"For CSQA, the renewal of the ministerial authorization represents an important confirmation of the expertise, impartiality, and rigor with which we carry out our control activities to protect Italian Geographical Indications. Montasio DOP is a product that embodies history, tradition, and economic value for the regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto, as well as representing a heritage of knowledge and professionalism that deserves to be safeguarded. Through an effective and transparent system of controls, we continue to ensure the supply chain's compliance with the production specifications, helping to strengthen consumer trust and support the competitiveness of one of the excellences of Made in Italy agri-food," stated Maria Chiara Ferrarese, General Manager and CEO of CSQA.
Source: Askanews