Italian Products in Thailand DOP&IGP Database
Italian Products in Thailand DOP&IGP Database
To: Food and Beverage Operators in Thailand,
This is to inform you of a new initiative of the Thai – Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) in the Food and Beverage area and to request the help we need from you to make it a success. The TICC has created a database for genuine Italian food products that have been certified with the DOP or IGP marks by the European Union and are available in Thailand. In addition to the product name, the database indicates the brand name and the local distributor that can be contacted to purchase it. For reference, brief descriptions of the DOP and IGP marks are given in Attachment 1.
The initial database content is provided in Attachment 2.
It should be noted that this content is far from being a complete
indication of all DOP and IGP certified products available in Thailand.
It has to be expanded by adding the many other certified
products that you, as Food and Beverage operators, have available for sale or know to be available from other local sources. The database will then be kept up to date by TICC as more certified products become available.
We believe this initiative will be very helpful to Food and Beverage operators, both on the supplier side and the consumer side. The initiative has been initiated by the TICC Food and Beverage Committee within the framework of the Ospitalità Italiana program.
It reflects the suggestions and needs of TICC member companies involved in Ospitalità Italiana.
Specifically, it
addresses the need for an easy-to-use tool to put in touch genuine Italian food product buyers, such as restaurants, with local distributors that offer certified genuine products.
The number of Italian restaurants in Thailand has been growing very rapidly, particularly in Bangkok, where they number over 350.
The need to differentiate between genuine Italian restaurants and “just-Italian-inspired” restaurants has grown
accordingly.
This has already been addressed by the TICC with the Ospitalità Italiana project that recognizes the Italian
restaurants that use real Italian recipes, cooking methods and ingredients.
In addition, interest in genuine Italian food ingredients for home cooking --previously limited to some expatriates and a few upper-class Thais--
has grown so much that “Italian” food ingredients can be found in most supermarkets and some
convenience stores.
Some of these “Italian” products have dubious origin and poor quality.
That is why it is important to
protect genuine Italian food ingredients with a certification system, i.e., the DOP and IGP system, and a related database that will be easy to understand and use for food industry professionals and home cooking enthusiasts alike.
We would appreciate your indicating to us which additional certified food product are available in Thailand through your organization or other distribution channels, so that we may fill out our database. Any additional suggestion or comment will be welcome.
Sincerely, Giovanni Quaratesi Secretary General, Thai Italian Chamber of Commerce
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DOP & IGP In order to protect the typicality of some food products, the European Union has launched a specific legislation, establishing two levels of accreditation: DOP and IGP. The acronym DOP (in English PDO, Protected Designation of Origin)extends the protection of the national mark DOC(Denomination of Controlled Origin) in the whole of Europe and, with international agreements GATT, although the rest of the world. The brand designates a product originating in a region and a country where the quality and characteristics are essentially or exclusively due to the geographical environment (including natural and human factors). The entire production, processing and preparation of the product must take place in the defined area. The acronym IGP (in English PGI, Protected Geographical Indication) introduces a new qualitative level of protection taking in consideration the development of the industrial sector, giving more weight to the techniques of production with respect to territorial restrictions. So the code identifies a product originates in a region and a country whose the quality, reputation and characteristics can be attributed to the geographical origin, and at least one stage of production, processing and preparation take place in the defined area. Both of these quality certifications are a valid guarantee for the consumers that want to buy quality food, which must meet certain requirements and are manufactured respecting precise specifications. These certifications are useful also in order to provide protection for the producers against any imitation sand unfair competition. The DOP and IGP products must bear the label and the words "Guaranteed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry pursuant to art. 10 of the EU regulation. n. 510/2006". These guidelines are the guarantee of authenticity and quality of product. DOP and IGP certifications are issued after a rigorous investigation the characteristics of the product and of the production method. This assessment involves, at the national level, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and at Community level, the Agriculture Committee. The certificated products are recorded in a register managed by the Commission and made public through the official site. Italy stands out for a rich agricultural unique in terms of the richness, variety and value: more than 200 Italian products have gotten these quality certification. Italian DOP and IGP foodstuffs have led Italy to hold a
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leadership position in the European Community area. The presence of a so extensive local products is linked to the peculiarities of the Italian history and territory, which allowed the creation and maintenance over time of production, gastronomic and cultural traditions very different from each other. This agri-food heritage create value from the cultural, social and economic point of view: the food, in fact, in recent years has established as the second economic sector after the manufacturing one. To this it should be add to the effect generated by the inseparable union of Tourism - Food and wine, which helps to enhance the knowledge and favor of Italian products abroad.
TOP 5 DOP/IGP Products In Thailand The most famous Italian accredited products are Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, il formaggio Gorgonzola, Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, Speck.
Gorgonzola DOP Gorgonzola DOP is a table cheese with crumbly dough, produced from whole pasteurized cows' milk taken from the immediate Production area. The production area of Gorgonzola DOP is located along the entire territory of the districts of Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Milan, Pavia and Varese, in the region Lombardy; and Biella, Cuneo, Vercelli, Novara, Verbano, Cusio, Ossola, and in 31 municipal areas belonging to the district of Alessandria, in the region Piedmont. Gorgonzola DOP has a cylindrical shape with flat faces. The rind is a grey and/or pinkish color, and is inedible. The raw dough is a white and strawyellow color, speckled with characteristic sky blue veins of mould (marbling). The flavor depends on the length of seasoning. The seasoning of Gorgonzola DOP, which lasts for at least 50 days, occurs in an environment that has a temperature between 2째C and 7째C.
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Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP The Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP is balsamic vinegar extracted by grape must refined into precious wood vessels. The must is obtained by Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Trebbiani, Albana, Ancellotta, Fortana and Montuni vines. A part of vinegar, aged of at least 10 years, and 10% of additional wine vinegar are added to the must - which can be both fermented and partially cooked. Plus, it is possible to add caramel to maximum 2% of the finished product's volume, but any other substances are forbidden. The transformation of the product is made through the traditional method of acetification followed by a period of ageing in valuable wood for at least 60 days. The production area of Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP covers the districts of Modena and Reggio Emilia, in region Emilia Romagna. Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP has a delicate and persistent scent, with an agreeable and harmonic sourness. It is deep brown in color and its smell is lightly acetic, persistent and with possible wood hints. The flavor is sweet and sour and well balanced.
Prosciutto di Parma DOP The Prosciutto di Parma DOP is a sausage product from pig thighs. A thin strip of lard or the pig's hide protects the cut of meat. The pig must be a Large White, Landrance or Duroc, be over nine months and weigh at least 145 kg. The meat of Prosciutto di Parma DOP is pink and the fat is white, the taste is mild and delicate, lightly salted and with a particular aroma. The production area of Prosciutto di Parma DOP is located in the district of Parma in the region of Emilia Romagna. Acceptable pig must be born and bred in the region of Emilia Romagna, Veneto, Lombardy, Piedmont, Molise, Umbria, Tuscany, The Marches, Abruzzi or Lazio. Prosciutto di Parma DOP is produced exclusively in a limited area of Parma; it is strongly protected in an environmental sense. In fact, it is the ecological conditions of the valleys which give this product its particular characteristics.
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Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP is a low fat, seasoned cheese produced form raw cows' milk. The dough is hard, cooked, and not pressed. The production area of Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP is located in the districts of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna on the left side of the River Reno, in the region Emilia Romagna; Mantua to the right of the River Po, in the region Lombardy. Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP should be conserved in the refrigerator at a temperature of 2-8°C. If not prepacked it is best to keep it in a vacuum-sealed glass or plastic container, or wrapped in waxed paper. The seasoning occurs naturally and takes place in temperature- and humidity-controlled places, called Cascine. Only cheeses that pass rigorous selection are ultimately fire-branded with the name Parmigiano-Reggiano, imprinted with tiny dots on the rind. Particularly versatile, it can be consumed as a table cheese, alone or mixed with salads and fresh fruit or nuts. Grated, it makes an excellent condiment for main pasta dishes, soups and consommé.
Speck dell’Alto Adige IGP The Speck dell'Alto Adige IGP is a sausage products produced with boned pig thigh, cut with or without rump. The production area of the Speck dell'Alto Adige IGP is located in the entire territory of the autonomous district of Bolzano, in the Trentino Alto Adige region. Speck dell'Alto Adige IGP has a brown exterior skin, when cut it is red with pinkish-white parts. The flavor is full and well balanced, the taste is characteristic for the presence of smoky aromas and the fragrances used during the salting process like black pepper, juniper berries and garlic.
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CATEGORY
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I.G.P.
Vinegar
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D.O.P.
Vinegar
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D.O.P.
Vinegar
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D.O.P.
Cheese
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Bitto
D.O.P.
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Bresaola della Valtellina
I.G.P.
Castelmagno
D.O.P.
Ciasculo
I.G.P.
Coppa di Parma
I.G.P.
Coppa Piacentina
D.O.P.
Cotechino Modena
I.G.P.
Culatello di Zibello
D.O.P.
Cheese Products Meat Cheese Products Meat Products Meat Products Meat Products Meat Products Meat
Fiore Sardo
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Fontina
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Formaggio di Fossa di Sogliano
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Gorgonzola
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Grana Padano
D.O.P.
Cheese Products Meat
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PRODUCT Aceto Balsamico di Modena Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia Asiago
Lardo di Colonnata
I.G.P.
AROY Cardini Emilio, Gocce di Modena Gocce di Modena
CIBUS Rustichella d’Abruzzo
EUROFOOD
FOODDITALIA
Ortalli
Venturi
OLIVA TRADE Venturi
Terra Maris Zarpellon
Guffanti
Emilio Mauri Perolari
Rigamonti
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Beppino Occelli
Guffanti
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Visso La Felinese
Simonini
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La Rocca, Caregnini
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Val d’Ongina
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Cacciali
Braglia
Pinna Sapere Sardo
Perolari
Guffanti
Emilio Mauri
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SIAM MAKRO CASH & CARRY
Malpinghi
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ITALASIA
Pinna Sapere Sardo, Valsana Arnoldi Valtaleggio, Valsana Caseificio Pascoli Arrigoni Valtaleggio Larderia La Repubblica
Galli
Guffanti Auricchio
Igor, Guffanti
Auricchio
Soresina Giannarelli
Emilio Mauri, Biraghi Biraghi
Brescialat Brescialat
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CERTIFICATE
CATEGORY
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Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia
I.G.P.
Fruit, vegetables
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Perla
Montasio
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Arnoldi Valtaleggio, Valsana
Mortadella Bologna
I.G.P.
Products Meat
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Mozzarella di Bufala Campana
D.O.P.
Cheese
link
Nocciola del Piemonte
I.G.P.
Fruit, vegetables
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D.O.P.
Oil & Fats
link
Viola
D.O.P.
Oil & Fats
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Colonna
D.O.P.
Oil & Fats
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D.O.P.
Oil & Fats
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D.O.P.
Oil & Fats
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Olitalia
D.O.P.
Oil & Fats
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Olitalia
D.O.P.
Oil & Fats
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Olitalia
D.O.P.
Oil & Fats
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Olitalia
Pancetta Piacentina
D.O.P.
Products Meat
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Parmigiano Reggiano
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Pecorino Romano
D.O.P.
Cheese
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PRODUCT
Olio Extravergine di Oliva Garda Olio Extravergine di Oliva Molise Olio Extravergine di Oliva Riviera Ligure Olio Extravergine di Oliva Sabina Olio Extravergine di Oliva Terra di Bari Olio Extravergine di Oliva Toscano Olio Extravergine di Oliva Umbria Olio Extravergine di Oliva Val di Manzana
AROY
CIBUS
EUROFOOD
FOODDITALIA
ITALASIA
Guffanti
OLIVA TRADE
SIAM MAKRO CASH & CARRY
Emilio Mauri
La Felinese
Braglia Caseificio Tre Stelle
La Marchesa Pariani
Olitalia
Ascheri
Olitalia
Consorzio Sabina Dop De Carlo
Olitalia
Rustichella d’Abruzzo
Giachi
Olitalia
Seulivi
Olitalia Olitalia
Alsenese Auricchio Zarpellon
Pinna Sapere Sardo
Soresina Guffanti
Galli Coop Cas. Spilambertese, Forgrana Pinna Sapere Sardo
Brescialat Brescialat
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CATEGORY
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Pecorino Sardo
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Pecorino Toscano
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Piacentinu Ennese
D.O.P.
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Pistacchio Verde di Bronte
D.O.P.
Porchetta di Ariccia
I.G.P.
Prosciutto di Carpegna
D.O.P.
Prosciutto di Norcia
I.G.P.
Prosciutto di Parma
D.O.P.
Prosciutto di San Daniele
D.O.P.
Prosciutto di Sauris
I.G.P.
Prosciutto Toscano
D.O.P.
Provolone Valpadana
D.O.P.
Cheese Fruit, vegetables Products meat Products meat Products meat Products meat Products meat Products meat Products meat Cheese
Ragusano
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Valsana
Raschera
D.O.P.
Cheese
link
Beppino Occelli
Ricotta di Bufala Campana
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Riso Del Delta del Po
I.G.P.
Riso Nano Vialone Veronese
I.G.P.
Salame Felino
I.G.P.
Salame Piacentino
D.O.P.
PRODUCT
Fruit, vegetables Fruit, vegetables Products meat Products meat
AROY
CIBUS
EUROFOOD
Sarda Formaggi Alimentari Valdinievole
FOODDITALIA Pinna Sapere Sardo
ITALASIA
OLIVA TRADE
SIAM MAKRO CASH & CARRY
Pinna Sapere Sardo
Guffanti Guffanti
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Sicilfrutti
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La Porchetta del Ponte
Senfter
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Brendola
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Salpi Uno
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San Francesco
Alcisa
Clai
Braglia
Fiorucci ,Villani
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Dentesano, San Francesco
Alcisa
Grandi Salumifici
Coradazzi,Braglia
Fiorucci ,Villani
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Braglia
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Bernardini
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Soresina
Caseificio Marrandino
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Riso Gallo
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Ambrosi
Guffanti
Ferron
Riso Gallo
La Felinese
Golfera Alsenese
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CERTIFICATE
CATEGORY
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Salamini Italiani alla Cacciatora
D.O.P.
Soppressa Vicentina
D.O.P.
Speck dell’Alto Adige
I.G.P.
Taleggio
D.O.P.
Cheese
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Toma Piemontese
D.O.P.
Cheese Other products Products meat
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Zafferano dell'Aquila
D.O.P.
Zampone di Modena
I.G.P.
Products meat Products meat Products meat
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AROY
CIBUS
Montana
EUROFOOD
FOODDITALIA
Alcisa
Val d’Ongina
ITALASIA
OLIVA TRADE Golfera
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Bernardini
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Grandi Salumifici
Simonini, Braglia
Cigno
Emilio Mauri
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Arrigoni Valtaleggio
Arnoldi Valtaleggio
Auricchio
SIAM MAKRO CASH & CARRY
Longo Rustichella d'Abruzzo Grandi Salumifici
Categories of Certified Italian Products in Thailand Last Update May 2014
Cheese Products Meat Vinegar Other Oil & Fats Fruit, Vegetable
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Where to buy 42/103 – 014 Moo 9, Nongprue Banglamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand. Tel. +66 3 842 3055 www.aroyitaly.com
1025/13 Ploenchit RoadLumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok, Thailand 10330 Tel. +66 2 253-7573 www.cibus.co.th
411, 413 Pattanakarn 38 Road, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Thailand Tel : +66 2 3693115 www.eurofoodthai.com
FOODDITALIA Group - 160/1 SukhumvitSoi 33, KlongtonNua, Wattana - 10110 Bangkok Tel. +66 2.259.95.90 www.foodditalia.com
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30/F, 253 Sukhumvit 21, Asoke Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel. +66 2 261 7990-9 www.italasiagroup.com
3498 2nd Fl., Lardprao Rd., Klongchan, Bangkok 10240, Thailand Tel. : +66 2723 1000 www.siammakro.co.th
3245 RAMA IV Rd., Klongton Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel. Office +66 (0)2 6615597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oliva-TradeTHAI-Co-Ltd/210362045667268
If you want to add your company to the list please write to info@thaitch.org
This publication has been realized under the Ospitalita’ Italiana Project, by Luca Trentin for the Thai – Italian Chamber of Commerce.
The description of the products are sourced from www.qualivita.it
For more information please write to info@thaitch.org or visit www.thaitch.org A project realized with the support of Unioncamere