Mozzarella di Bufala Consortium Moves into Restored Caserta Palace Stables

Mauro Felicori, director of the Reggia di Caserta, has defended the decision to lease the palace's Cavallerizze (stables) to the Consorzio di Tutela della Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Dop, a consortium protecting the region's buffalo mozzarella. The space, which underwent a €5 million restoration, had been left unused and falling into disrepair after a previous exhibition. Felicori stated on Facebook that the arrangement prevents further degradation, generates rental income, and promotes both the palace and local products like mozzarella, wine, olives, and hemp. He contrasted this with the controversial case of Modena's Palazzina dei Giardini, where balsamic vinegar promotion displaced the civic gallery. The director emphasized the synergy between cultural heritage and economic sustainability, noting plans to jointly promote the Reggia and local brands across Europe.