A leading agri-food system combining tradition, quality, and innovation
Campania is Italy's leading agri-food region, distinguished by its agricultural production, certified quality and extraordinary diversification of excellent products. The Region is consistently among the top in Italy in terms of gross agricultural value and boasts a unique heritage of protected products: 32 PDO and PGI, 19 DOC and DOCG and 10 IGT for wines and over 600 recognized PAT (Traditional Agri-Food Products).
Among the most iconic products are Mozzarella di bufala campana PDO, Gragnano PGI pasta, tomato preserves and processed products, as well as one of the strongest and most innovative fruit and vegetable supply chains in the Country.
This high-profile agri-food system, backed by specialist skills, advanced technologies and strong integration between producers, processors and logistics, is supported by a structured training ecosystem that includes universities with departments dedicated to agricultural, food and biotechnological sciences, higher technical training courses (ITS) and public infrastructure for quality and certification. This allows companies to access specialist skills throughout the entire supply chain, from production to processing and marketing.
Highlights
5 public universities in Campania, offering courses in agriculture, food, and biotechnology
3 universities with departments and research activities dedicated to agri-food
Recognized agri-food districts supporting the production chain (e.g., Nocera Inferiore – Gragnano: comprising 20 municipalities and more than 30,000 businesses)
Among the top Italian regions in terms of the number of certified quality products (PDO, PGI, DOC, DOCG)