Prosciuttificio San Francesco in Medesano: Parma Ham DOP Tradition
Prosciuttificio San Francesco is a cured ham producer located in Medesano, in the province of Parma, in the gentle hills at the gateway to the Parma Apennines. Its Medesano facility is dedicated to the production of Parma Ham DOP, one of the most famous specialties of the Italian Food Valley.
The Medesano Production Facility
The production site is located in the Monastero area of Medesano, a territory with a long tradition of cured meat production.
The surrounding hills and local climate provide an environment historically associated with the ageing of Parma Ham.
The Medesano facility has been operating since the late 1990s and is set in an area that also preserves traces of local history, including an old monastic complex.
Parma Ham DOP
The main product made here is Parma Ham DOP, internationally appreciated for its delicate flavour, fragrance and natural production method.
Its preparation requires careful attention throughout every stage, from the selection and salting of the pork legs to resting and the long ageing period.
Time, experience and careful control are essential elements in creating a product that has become one of the symbols of Parma's gastronomic identity.
Tradition and Modern Production
Prosciuttificio San Francesco combines the knowledge of traditional ham production with modern processing and quality-control systems.
Technology supports the different production stages while preserving the essential principles behind Parma Ham: carefully selected raw material, salt, experience and time.
The result is a production closely connected to Parma while also serving markets far beyond the local area.
Prosciuttificio San Francesco and the Food Valley
The presence of Prosciuttificio San Francesco highlights the importance of Medesano within Parma's agri-food industry.
The municipality lies between the plains and the first Apennine hills, in an area where farming and food production have shaped the local economy and culture for generations.
Discovering companies such as this one is another way to explore the Parma Food Valley, going behind the finished product to discover the places where some of its most famous specialties are made.
Company Information
Prosciuttificio San Francesco S.p.A. – Medesano Facility
Address: Via Grossardi, 2 – 43014 Medesano (PR), Italy
Sector: Food industry and cured ham production
Main product: Parma Ham DOP
Location: Monastero di Medesano, Parma
