"December 2025 brought threats of tariffs as high as 107 percent on Italian imports, including pasta, olive oil, cheese, and wine. While these were eventually reduced to under 10 percent, they had a lasting effect on international supply chains and grocery prices."
"Many Italian products are the result of unique agricultural and culinary traditions rooted in a strong sense of place. If you're craving the one and only Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP (Denominazione d'Origine Protetta, an Italian certification of authenticity) or Prosciutto di Parma DOP, there is no one-to-one substitute."
"Oregon, too, has its own claim to fame when it comes to nuts. The state produces a whopping of hazelnuts grown in the US. Order organic hazelnuts for snacking, baking, and cooking from Meridian Orchards in Aurora, or try its hazelnut spread (with or without chocolate) under the Squirrelly Jane brand."
The Trump administration's tariffs on Italian imports, reaching as high as 107 percent before being reduced to under 10 percent, combined with rising gas prices following US strikes on Iran, have disrupted international supply chains and increased grocery costs. Many Italian products possess unique authenticity certifications and cannot be easily substituted. Oregon has emerged as a viable alternative source for Italian-inspired products, particularly in nuts and nut butters. Local producers like Meridian Orchards supply hazelnuts and pistachios, with brands such as Squirrelly Jane offering hazelnut spreads and products like Hummingbird Wholesale's Hazel Munch. Portland restaurants, farmers markets, and independent groceries including Providore Fine Foods, Wellspent Market, and Coquine Market feature these locally-produced alternatives to traditional Italian imports.
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