The Consortium was established in 1992 and has developed throughout these years through the following main stages:
| 1992 |
A total of 17 producers establishes the Consortium for the promotion of the Speck from Alto Adige (also known as „Südtiroler Speck“); the Consortium is administered by the Chamber of Commerce of Bolzano |
| 1996 |
Acquisition of the PGI – Protected Geographical Indication status |
| 1997 |
Switch to independent administration of the Consortium |
| 1999 |
A new consortium brand is created which identifies the product more distinctly |
| 1999 |
Transfer of the inspection functions from the Provincial control centre to the independent institute INEQ |
| 1999 |
First Speck Fair |
| 2000 |
Launch of the first TV campaigns in Italy and Germany |
| 2001 |
Introduction of a new certification system according to the EEC EN 45011 standards |
| 2003 |
Recognition of the „Consorzio di Tutela“ by the Ministry for Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies adherent to Law No. 526/99 |
| 2004 |
Authorization for the sale of Speck Alto Adige in the United States |
| 2006 |
First promotional actions in the USA |
| 2007 |
Presentation of the new logo |
| 2007 |
Promotion plans for Italy, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic |
| 2008 |
Promotion plan for Switzerland |
| 2009 |
Creation and launch of the new corporate design |
| 2011 |
Approval of the new production protocol by the European Union |
| 2011 |
Introduction of the new control plan |
| 2011 |
First South Tyrol Gourmet Festival in Bolzano |