Agreement on the use of PDOs as a successful element of local gastronomy signed at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa  

The Basilico Genovese Protection Consortium, the PDO Riviera Ligure EVO Protection Consortium, the Enoteca regionale della Liguria and the Unione Regionale Cuochi Liguri signed an agreement on the use of PDOs as a cornerstone of local gastronomy. The agreement represents added value to the entire Ligurian food and hospitality system and strengthens the Liguria Gourmet […]

PGI TAGGIASCHE OLIVES, PRESIDENT TOTI AND VICEPRESIDENT PIANA (REGIONE LIGURIA): “THE GREEN LIGHT FROM THE MINISTRY REPRESENTS A GIANT STEP IN THE VALORISATION OF REGIONAL AGRI-FOOD EXCELLENCE”

‘The green light for the Ligurian Taggiasca olives PGI from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry has arrived after a 20-year endeavour from Ligurian companies, not to forget about our support to the process over the last few months (technical tables and commissions). This accomplishment paves the way for the completion of the […]

PDO Riviera Ligure oil protects and safeguards the Taggiasca and other ligurian varieties

New provisions on varietal compositions, geographical references, label indications, sensory profile and packaging Positive feedback from Regione Liguria and the Protection Consortium  Major news in the olive oil sector, to the advantage of producers and end consumers. Following the decision of the European Union and its recent publication in the Gazzetta Ufficiale, the new PDO […]

AL PREMIO VERMENTINO UNA PIAZZA “ESPERIENZIALE” CON LA CULTURA E LE ATTIVITA’ EMOZIONALI ATTORNO AI PRODOTTI TIPICI DEL TERRITORIO CON “ASSAGGIA LA LIGURIA”

AL PREMIO VERMENTINO UNA PIAZZA “ESPERIENZIALE” CON LA CULTURA E LE ATTIVITA’ EMOZIONALI ATTORNO AI PRODOTTI TIPICI DEL TERRITORIO CON “ASSAGGIA LA LIGURIA” Durante il Premio Vermentino a Diano Castello tornano protagonisti i prodotti tipici della Liguria con le esperienze culturali ed emozionali del programma promozionale “Assaggia la Liguria” dedicato alle indicazioni geografiche Basilico Genovese […]

The importance of PDO and PGI products for the territory  

“The Municipality of Portofino has launched a scheme aimed at the local food & beverage service businesses to incentivize the use of PDO and PGI products. This is an extremely significant fact as it promotes a strategic vision linked to the quality and identity of the territory,” said the presidents of the PDO Riviera Ligure […]

Olio Calvi: first prize in the AIS Regional Competition “Eccellenze olearie di Liguria”

On Sunday, 21st May, the Mare & Mosto – Le vigne sospese di Sestri Levante event, organised by the Italian Sommelier Association of Liguria, hosted the ‘Eccellenza Olearia di Liguria’ (i.e., Liguria’s olive oil excellence) competition, participated by twenty-four PDO Riviera Ligure EVOO labels. Collaborations included the PDO Riviera Ligure EVO Protection Consortium and a […]