How many Parmigiano Reggiano dairies are there?
Why the number moves
The two counts I trust come from different sources and are six years apart, so I give both with their dates rather than invent a single figure between them. If you see a number far from either, ask what it is counting and when; I have not found a current source for one.
For a visitor, the figures that matter are smaller. Fifteen dairies guarantee visits all year. The 2026 open-dairies weekend, Caseifici Aperti on 23 and 24 May, had 53 dairies taking part, 19 of them in the province of Parma. Between them the dairies made 4.19 million wheels in 2025. Finding one you can book is on visiting a dairy without a tour, and where they can legally be is on Parmigiano Reggiano vs parmesan.
Frequently asked questions
How many dairies make Parmigiano Reggiano?
Il Sole 24 Ore counted 291 in October 2025; the Consorzio said just over 300 in 2019. Sources differ, which is why I give each figure with its date.
How many Parmigiano Reggiano dairies can you visit?
The Consorzio said in May 2026 that 15 dairies guarantee visits all year round. Others take bookings on their own schedules through the Consorzio booking page.
Are all the dairies in Parma?
No. The zone covers Parma, Reggio Emilia and Modena, Bologna left of the River Reno, and Mantua right of the River Po, which is in Lombardy.