Uzbek Delegation Tours Parmigiano Reggiano Producer
Officials from Uzbekistan's Namangan Region studied cheesemaking and aging methods at an Italian dairy.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Italian Food
A delegation from Uzbekistan's Namangan Region, led by Governor Shavkatjon Abdurazzakov, visited Italian cheese producer Antica Fattoria Caseificio Scalabrini. The group learned about production technologies, quality requirements and storage conditions at the company, which specializes in Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.
Why it matters
The visit points to interest in adopting Italian dairy know-how for regional food production. For readers, it offers a look at how protected-origin cheeses are made and aged.
The producer makes Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, a protected-designation cheese. The delegation toured storage facilities where the cheese undergoes an extended ageing process.
The players
Shavkatjon Abdurazzakov
Governor of Uzbekistan's Namangan Region, who led the delegation to Italy.
Antica Fattoria Caseificio Scalabrini
An Italian cheese producer that makes Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.
The details
The delegation examined traditional cheesemaking methods and was briefed on the stages of cheese maturation and the organization of production. Officials also reviewed product quality requirements and storage conditions at the facility.
Timeline
The article about the visit was published on November 2, 2026.
Culture Shift
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP is a protected-designation cheese whose name and production rules are legally defined in Italy and the European Union. Foreign delegations studying its aging and production methods reflect growing international interest in protected regional food traditions.
Readers interested in authentic Italian cheese can look for the Parmigiano Reggiano DOP label, which signals protected production and aging rules. Knowing how the cheese is aged may help shoppers judge price and flavor when buying wheels or wedges.
The takeaway
Protected-origin foods like Parmigiano Reggiano carry defined production and aging standards that can guide informed purchases. Checking for the DOP designation is a practical way to confirm authenticity.
Further reading
For more on the cheeses and dishes behind this visit, explore our Italian Food coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by UzDaily.
