Italy
The world's most celiac-aware country — Schär was born here
Useful resources & celiac organisations
AIC (Associazione Italiana Celiachia)
Italy's national celiac association — certified restaurant app, product list
Schär Italy
Founded in South Tyrol — world's leading GF brand, store finder
Farmo GF
Premium Italian GF brand — excellent pasta and bread
AIC Certification (Spiga Barrata)
The crossed wheat stalk — Italy's gold-standard GF certification
Top ecommerce websites
Huge GF food section, Prime delivery
Premium Italian supermarket with online delivery
Local farm delivery — seasonal organic produce
Italy's leading organic chain — excellent GF range
Italy's specialist GF online store
Best supermarkets
Best Italian supermarket for GF — huge dedicated section
Excellent organic and GF own-label range
Nationwide chain with good GF selection
Large hypermarkets with dedicated GF aisle
Organic specialist — best GF selection in the country
Best gluten-free products
Schär full range
The most trusted GF brand in Italy — everywhere
Bi-Aglut
Premium Italian GF brand found in pharmacies
Farmo pasta
Best GF pasta brand in Italy — texture rivals real pasta
AIC-certified products
Look for the AIC ears-of-wheat crossed logo
Trusted gluten-free local brands
Schär
Founded in Italy — the world's leading GF brand, everywhere
Gluten-free beer options
Menabrea GF
GFDedicated GF lager
Food delivery apps
Local specialties safe for celiacs
Insider tips
Schär was founded in South Tyrol, Italy — this is the world capital of GF products. Their full range is in every supermarket and pharmacy.
Italian pharmacies (farmacie) have a dedicated GF section with prescription-quality products — a uniquely Italian institution.
Coop supermarket's own-label GF range is excellent and priced much lower than branded alternatives.
Celiachiamo Lab in Rome is a 100% GF store selling everything from fresh bread to hot meals — the ultimate celiac experience.
AIC (Italian Celiac Association) certifies thousands of restaurants nationwide — always look for their sticker.