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Parmigiano Reggiano

British  
/ ˌpɑːmɪˌdʒɑːnəʊ rɛˈdʒɑːnəʊ /

noun

  1. another name for Parmesan cheese

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The U.S. campaign has prompted a rebuke from the Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, which represents hundreds of Italian producers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Because it has protected designation of origin, only the cheese made in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna and Mantua can legally be called Parmigiano Reggiano.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

And there is no protected designation of origin to defend it, like in the case of Champagne or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

A good starting place is a classic, neutral cheese like cheddar, a hard cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano, and a soft cheese like brie.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

In 2024 alone, more than 16,000 tons of Parmigiano Reggiano were shipped to the U.S., a 13.4% increase over the year prior.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025