Italian agrifood sector focuses on quality audits and wholesale evolution

The Italian agrifood sector is focusing on enhancing quality and service value through independent verification and evolving wholesale roles. Third-party audits are emerging as a critical tool for ensuring food safety, transparency, and regulatory compliance. Unlike internal or second-party checks, these independent assessments by accredited bodies provide objective views of production processes, helping companies access international markets and build consumer trust.

In Milan, the third National Wholesaler Day held at the Foody food market highlighted the strategic transformation of wholesalers. Industry leaders discussed the shift from simple intermediaries to integrated service providers offering high-value logistics and food safety expertise. The event emphasized the need for synergy between production, commerce, and urban distribution to strengthen the fruit and vegetable supply chain.