HALAL CERTIFIED PARMIGIANO REGGIANO RECORDS INCREASE IN DEMAND - Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east. info
From 60,918 wheels in 2017, annual production of Halal certified Parmigiano Reggiano now exceeds 196,000 wheels Dubai, UAE – August 04, 2026 – Nine years after the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium in…
From 60,918 wheels in 2017, annual production of Halal certified Parmigiano Reggiano now exceeds 196,000 wheelsDubai, UAE – August 04, 2026– Nine years after the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium introduced Halal certified production, demand continues to grow steadily. In 2025, production of Halal certified Parmigiano Reggiano increased by12%compared to the previous year, rising from60,918 wheels in 2017tomore than 196,000 wheels annuallytoday. Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the world’s most iconic PDO cheeses, produced exclusively in a limited area of Italy using the same traditional method that has been handed down for almost a thousand years. Made with justthree natural ingredients – raw milk, salt and rennet – without preservatives or additives, it is naturally lactose-free thanks to its production process and long ageing. Every year,more than 4 million wheelsare produced and enjoyed by consumers in over150 countries worldwide, making Parmigiano Reggiano one of Italy’s most recognised and appreciated food products. Since 2017, the Consortium has devloped a Halal certified production to meet the growing demand from international markets, particularly in the Middle East and other Muslim majority countries. Parmigiano Reggiano Halal certified products are distributed through premium retail channels, high-end HORECA operators and specialty food stores, positioning the product as a benchmark for quality and authenticity in the halal segment. The Halal version follows the same PDO production specifications, quality standards and ageing process as every Parmigiano Reggiano wheel, with maturation periods that can reach up to60 months. The Halal certification is provided by Halal Italia, which carries out regular inspections to ensure full compliance with all procedures. In addition, World Halal Authority works in collaboration with Halal Italia as an international referencing body. Nicola Bertinelli, Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, says:“Parmigiano Reggiano is a cheese with ancient roots, produced today exactly as it was centuries ago using only three natural ingredients: raw milk, salt and natural rennet, with no preservatives or additives. This authenticity is what makes it appreciated all over the world. The steady growth of our halal certified production reflects our commitment to meeting the needs of consumers in international markets, particularly in the Middle East, while preserving the traditional production method and uncompromising quality that have always distinguished Parmigiano Reggiano. ”Halal Parmigiano Reggiano at a glanceHalal production launched:2017Annual Halal production:over 196,000 wheelsGrowth in 2025:+12%Total Parmigiano Reggiano production:over 4 million wheels per yearIngredients:raw milk, salt, natural rennetNo preservatives or additivesNaturally lactose-freeExported to more than150 countriesHalal certified dairies: 10The Consortium has also strengthened its presence in the Middle East through participation in leading trade events such as Gulfood in 2025 and 2026, and is already planning its participation in the 2027 edition to further consolidate this growth and deepen relationships with key regional partners and stakeholders. -Ends-Issued on behalf of Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano ReggianoPress Information contact: Lisa George, Iris Public Relations, Dubai, UAE. TEL: +971 4 434 1207. Website:www. irispr. net. E-mail:lisa@irispr. netAbout Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano ReggianoFounded in 1934, the Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano carries on the art and tradition of a historic product, excellence, and symbol of Made in Italy food. To learn more, please visithttps://www. parmigianoreggiano. com/