World Pasta Day, global consumption doubled in 10 years

Published 2022년 10월 19일

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The article highlights the surge in pasta consumption worldwide, with Italy leading the way as the largest consumer and producer, accounting for 61% of the total production. The pasta industry, comprising 120 companies and generating a revenue of 5.5 billion euros, has seen a 9% increase in the first half of 2022. Despite concerns about how pasta is prepared abroad, a study involving 60 chefs from various countries confirms that the preference for 'al dente' pasta is on the rise, with 82% of chefs agreeing that this cooking method is now standard in many places. Nevertheless, there are still differences in cooking preferences, especially in Japan, where a higher percentage of chefs prefer overcooked pasta. The article also mentions that the majority of restaurants are offering Italian regional recipes, showing a commitment to preserving the authenticity of Italian pasta.

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Noodle, nudel, pâte, massa, fideos, macarrão ... in the world the names given to pasta multiply almost to the level of its consumption, but it is always a food firmly linked to Italy and made in Italy. According to the data released by Unione Italia food on the occasion of the 24th edition of World Pasta Day on 25 October, planetary consumption has almost doubled in 10 years: from 9 to almost 17 million tons. We Italians remain the largest consumers - with about 23 kilos per year per capita - and the leadership remains undisputed also at the level of production, which is exported for 61%. "We are talking about 2.2 million tons - quantifies Unionfood - in practice 75 million portions of Italian pasta that are offered every day in the homes and restaurants of almost 200 countries". The turnover generated by 120 companies that employ 10 thousand employees is 5.5 billion euros. According to data from the International Pasta Organization, Italy is the leading pasta producer country ...

Source: Il sole 24 ore