extra virgin olive oil

347 labels hailing from da 19 different countries participated in Domina International Oliva Oil Contest. The last day of events, May 7th, 2017 awarded the best extra virgin olive oils on a world level. 

Bologna’s unstoppable food buzz continues, with its ever-growing list of tasty destinations. The Emilia-Romagna city furthermore prepares to open its first ever “oleoteca” a store devoted to Italy’s green gold. 

2016 seems to be a disastrous year for Italian olive oil production. Climate issues and parasites hit the harvest and create the best conditions for olive fruit fly. Prices are about to increase in Apulia, Sicily and Calabria.

The world has lost one of the world’s most solid experts in sensorial analysis and organizer of olive oil and wine competitions.

Marketing, promoting, adding value to quality extra virgin olive oil: the many responsibilities of an oleoteca–a store that exclusively sells olive oil. A glance into the business world that revolves around Italy’s liquid gold, as told by the owners.

After Tuscany, it is time for Sicily to valorise its olive oil production. Now, the recognition for an Igp brand is being processed.