A completely Sicilian identity
The DOS Sicilia Consortium
DOS Sicilia is an Association of Consortia for the Promotion and Valorisation of typical Sicilian Agri-food products with PDO, PGI and QS.
The Association includes 16 Consortia for the protection and enhancement of certified quality productions: Pecorino Siciliano DOP, Piacentinu Ennese DOP, Provola dei Nebrodi DOP, Ragusano DOP, Vastedda della Valle del Belìce DOP, Olio Monte Etna DOP, Olio DOP Monti Iblei, Olio DOP Val di Mazara, Ficodindia dell’Etna DOP, Carota Novella di Ispica IGP, Ciliegia dell’Etna DOP, Pesca di Leonforte IGP, Pistacchio Verde di Bronte DOP, Pomodoro di Pachino IGP, Agnello/Agnellone e Derivati (QS), Latte Vaccino e Derivati (QS), Latte Ovino e Derivati (QS).
Through a great project ofcohesion,sharingAndparticipation, DOS Sicily favors theaggregation of the offerin order to satisfy the demand in a systematic way and guarantee, to the producer, aprofitable placement of the product.
The participating Consortia and Associations will be supported in the implementation ofinnovative forms of sale, in the development ofinnovations,scientific researchAndsustainability, on the one hand; fight against food waste, processesanti-fraudand promotion ofhealthy diets, on the other hand, are the further ambitious objectives of DOS Sicilia to relaunch the best practices already acquired and consolidated in the Sicilian agri-food sector of Certified Quality.
Objectives
Favor itdevelopmentand theprogressinfood field of the Sicilian Region. The objectives are mainly to favor theaggregation of producers, by encouraging and financing theconstitution of the Consortia for the Protection of the Sicilian Designations of Originof all PDO, PGI and QS products, enhance the Sicilian agricultural and agri-food productions ofcertified qualityand, promote and disseminate through the adoption ofsustainable practicesin the sectors of food production and processing with particular regard toenvironment protectionand tohealth of the person. Fighting thefraudalong the relative food chain, both nationally and internationally, promote asustainable food consumptionand and facilitate the transition tohealthy diets, with particular regard to the Mediterranean Diet, finally, to promote thescientific researchin the field of certified quality food production.
Activity
For consumers today, the priorities are to recognize theauthenticity of valuesthat are hidden behind the product chains. All DOS productions are distinguished by theirsstrong bond with the landand each with its own uniqueness contributes to spreading the traditions and thecultureof healthy living on an island, Sicily, located in the heart of the Mediterranean sea.
It is important to note that the image of Sicily is currently making a comeback thanks also to an increase in tourism that appreciates and exportsgastronomic valueslinked to our land.
The consumer trend is changing, Italy and Sicily in particular are experiencing a revival of all those values linked to the traditions of the earth (see the return to the consumption of ancient grains). The goal for DOS must be to enter the tables of Italians asstandard bearer of the taste for healthy living.
The recognition of what has been stated is governed by the use of the quality mark of the DOP, IGP and QS, flanked by our logo which must be recognizable by the consumer in order to strengthen the ability to penetrate the identity of the DOS Sicilia Consortium.
Organization chart
President
Massimo Todaro
Leading the Association, as President Massimo Todaro, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Animal Nutrition at the SAAF Department of the University of Palermo
Vice President
Giosuè Catania
President of the Consortium
for the Protection of Chocolate of Modica PGI
Vice President
Salvatore Lentinello
President of the
Pomodoro di Pachino Consortium
Director
Sebastiano Tosto
Representing the
QS Rete Ovinicoltori
Director
Salvatore Peluso
President of the
Monte Etna DOP Oil Consortium
State aid and contributions received in 2022 – CONSORTIUM OF SICILIAN DENOMINATIONS OF ORIGIN
Denominazione soggetto erogante: REGIONE SICILIANA
Somma incassata: 40.000,00 €
Data: 10/10/2022
Denominazione soggetto erogante: REGIONE SICILIANA
Somma incassata: 57.711,93 €
Data: 6/12/2022
