Asiago dop: Italy consumption and prices increased in 2020

The Consortium for the protection of Asiago DOP cheese in 2020 declares an increase in consumption of 2.2% in volume, + 3.4% in value and + 11% in production. 2020 was a difficult year for the Italian agri-food sector, in which there was a substantial redistribution of consumption channels. Parallel to the decline in spending outside the home of 48%, domestic purchases grew by 7% (compared to 2019). At the same time, sales related to delivery increased by 160% and those of e-commerce platforms by 39% (compared to 2019). In terms of forms, the production was 1,427,456 for Fresh (+ 6% compared to 2019) and 306,241 for Seasoned (+ 42% compared to 2019). A choice rewarded by the trust of nearly ten million families who have purchased 3.3% more of Asiago DOP Fresco and + 25.5% of seasoned with respect to 2019. Long aging, increasingly appreciated by consumers in the Asiago types after Stagionato Mezzano (4-10 months aging), Vecchio (10 to 15 months) and Stravecchio (over 15 months), ...