Qualivita Foundation

The Qualivita Foundation (Fondazione Qualivita) is an Italian non-profit organisation dedicated to the enhancement and protection of agri-food products, particularly those carrying European geographical-indication certifications such as DOP, IGP and STG. Based in Siena, it operates as a research, documentation and communication hub for Italy's protected designation products in food, wine and spirits. The foundation is best known for its editorial and data work on Italian and European geographical indications. It publishes reports, maintains databases and runs the Qualigeo.eu platform, described on its own website as a European database of DOP, IGP and STG products in the food and wine sector, as well as geographical indications for spirit drinks and aromatised wines recognised by the European Union and by national and international GI protection systems. Through this platform and its publications, Qualivita provides information to producers, institutions, journalists and consumers. Qualivita also functions as a news and communication channel for the sector. Its website carries news, press reviews, statements and research items on certified Italian products, ranging from individual consortia and products such as Agnello di Sardegna IGP and Fico Bianco del Cilento to broader industry issues such as climate change and water scarcity affecting cheese production. It also reports on commercial initiatives that bring DOP and IGP products to wider audiences, such as Autogrill's 'Piacenza 1714' sandwich line. The foundation works closely with Italian consortia, public institutions and the European certification framework, positioning itself as a reference point for the promotion of Made in Italy quality food and wine. Its activities combine research, publishing, events and digital information services, with the aim of raising awareness of geographical-indication products and supporting the producers and territories behind them.

The Qualivita Foundation was established in Italy as a non-profit body focused on the enhancement and protection of agri-food products. Its work centres on the European system of geographical indications, including DOP (Protected Designation of Origin), IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) and STG (Traditional Speciality Guaranteed) certifications, as well as related protections for wines, spirit drinks and aromatised wines. Over time, Qualivita developed into a reference point for information and analysis on Italian certified quality products. It built up editorial and research activities, publishing reports and maintaining data on geographical-indication products. A central part of this work is the Qualigeo.eu platform, which the foundation describes as a European database of DOP, IGP and STG products in the food and wine sector, together with geographical indications for spirit drinks and aromatised wines recognised by the European Union and by national and international GI protection systems. The foundation also became a communication hub for the sector, running a news portal that covers individual products and consortia, market and retail developments, and broader challenges such as climate change. Its website features items on products such as Agnello di Sardegna IGP and Fico Bianco del Cilento, and on commercial initiatives like Autogrill's 'Piacenza 1714' sandwich line, which brings DOP and IGP products to travellers. Through its research, publishing and digital services, Qualivita supports Italian consortia, producers and institutions in promoting geographical-indication products and the territories associated with them. Its activities are aimed at raising awareness among consumers, the media and policymakers of the value of certified Made in Italy food and wine.

• 2000

  Qualivita Foundation is established in Italy as a non-profit body for agri-food product enhancement and protection.

• Qualivita launches and maintains the Qualigeo.eu European database of DOP, IGP and STG products and geographical indications.

• Qualivita operates a news portal covering certified Italian food and wine products, consortia and sector issues.

A non-profit research, documentation and communication foundation for Italian and European geographical-indication agri-food products.

• Qualigeo.eu

  European database of DOP, IGP and STG products in food and wine, and geographical indications for spirit drinks and aromatised wines recognised by the EU and national/international GI systems.

• Qualivita news portal

  News, press reviews, statements and research on certified Italian agri-food products.

1. 1Fondazione Qualivita official websitequalivita.it
2. 2Qualivita Foundation on Wikidatawikidata.org