With the latest additions to the Sicilian Pdo and Pgi basket (Pistachio di Raffadali Pdo and Pesca di Delia Pgi) in 2021, Sicily reaches 36 food products (out of a total of 67 Pdo and Pgi products), ranking second in Italy for agri-food products with designation of origin and geographical indication recognized by the European Union.

According to the Ismea-Qualivita 2022 Report on the Italian Pdo economy, Sicily ranks 10th in Italy in the food sector, reaching € 536 million (+3.6% compared to 2020). These data place the region 3rd among southern Italian regions, behind Campania and Apulia.