Stories of those who work the land, who produce and who transform the finest fruits of the Ligurian countryside. A Ciassa, the home of the DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil Protection Consortium, with the geographical reference Riviera dei Fiori, is set to host some events, convivial get-togethers from 6 to 7 pm, followed by an […]
Oliveoil DOP Riviera Ligure and Academy of Stockfish from Imperia: a great marriage
Stockfish for everyone, in the Western Ligurian version! And DOP Riviera Ligure Extra-Virgin Olive Oil is an essential accompaniment to it, forming a winning combination. The opportunity is one to make your mouth water and the outcome of a positive partnership in the area of Liguria, with the Imperia Province and Ligurian Alps Stockfish Academy […]
The new Ricettolio of the Riviera Ligure.
Printed, cooked and eaten – simply and with gusto ….and vegetarian. This is the new Ricettolio, the third in the series. The Riviera Ligure Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Protection Consortium is acting, in this case, to supply a need that is ever more present among a wide band not only of consumers, but also of people […]
Oliveoil DOP Riviera Ligure at “Artigiani in Liguria” in Genoa
Once again DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil is in the limelight. This time it will be appearing at “Artigiani in Liguria”, a promotional event dedicated to brands that promote new production areas in the fields of jewellery, ice cream making, bread making and restoration. The event will be held from 11 am to 3 pm […]
The Lucchi & Guastalli Olive Mill opens a new sales point in Sarzana
Lucchi & Guastalli in the spotlight and great satisfaction for the growth of what is a Ligure Consortium member. In fact, last 20 December saw the opening of the new sales point for Lucchi & Guastalli olive mill in the heart of Sarzana’s old town centre, in Via Fiasella 61. A charming location where […]
TTIP NEGOTIATIONS: PROTECTION CONSORTIUMS AND ASSOCIATIONS UNITED IN DEFENSE OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS
The TTIP (Trans Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) negotiations between the United States and the European Union get down to business. During the eighth “round” of meetings, in progress in Brussels from 2 to 6 February, today was the turn of the stakeholders, who got the chance to present their requests during the Stakeholders’ Meeting. […]
The Harvest
We pruned and fertilized the olive trees and cleared the ground. We were anxious about the adverse weather conditions and feared a parasite invasion. It’s October at last: the time has come to reap the reward of our efforts and great passion. Olive harvesting in Liguria is extremely difficult: the olive terraces are nearly always […]