A leading agri-food system combining tradition, quality and innovation
Campania is the leader of Italy’s agri-food sector, standing out for its agricultural output, certified quality and the extraordinary diversification of its premium products. The Region consistently ranks among the top nationally for gross agricultural value and boasts a unique heritage of protected products: 32 PDO and PGI designations, 19 DOC and DOCG plus 10 IGT wines, and over 600 recognised PAT (Traditional Agri-food Products).
Among its flagship products stand out Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO, Pasta di Gragnano PGI, tomato preserves and processed tomato products, as well as a fruit and vegetable supply chain that is among the country’s most robust and innovative.
This high-profile agri-food system, supported by specialist skills, advanced technologies and strong integration between producers, processors and logistics, is backed by a structured educational ecosystem, including universities with departments dedicated to agricultural, food and biotechnology sciences, higher technical education pathways (ITS) and public infrastructure for quality and certification. This allows companies to access specialist skills along the entire value chain, from production to processing and marketing.
Highlights
5 public universities in Campania offering programmes in agriculture, food and biotechnology
3 universities with departments and research activities dedicated to agri-food
Recognised agri-food districts supporting the production chain (e.g. Nocera Inferiore - Gragnano: made up of 20 municipalities and more than 30,000 companies)
Among the leading Italian regions for the number of certified-quality products (PDO, PGI, DOC, DOCG)