Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma

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The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma was set up in 1963, on the initiative of 23 producers with the objectives of safeguarding the genuine product, its tradition and the image represented by the designation ‘Parma’. Since 1970, when the first law on Parma Ham was passed, it is the official body in charge for safeguarding, protecting and promoting the the Designation of Origin “Prosciutto di Parma”. Nowadays the Consortium associates nearly 140 producers of Parma Ham. The main tasks and functions are the protection of the denomination “Parma Ham” and of the relative brand (Ducal Crown) world-wide and the Promoting and enhancing of the product.

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Prosciutto di Parma producers association