Agriculture: the Terragir 3 EU project supports the promotion of agriturismi, educational farms and ittiturismi

A few days ago, the Ligurian Regional Assessore (e.g. Councillor) for Agriculture, Stefano Mai, led the presentation of TerrAgir3, a European project aiming at the promotion of agriturismi, educational farms and ittiturismi and their offer of activities, experiences and typical products. “An important project to showcase the unique experiences Liguria has in store- explains Assessore […]

The #decalogodop is born. Siffredi: green tourism and cultural heritage enhancement, with the Riviera Ligure Dop Oil

The PDO and PGI Protection Consortia network confirms its role as one of the pivots for the recovery of made in Italy. The Qualivita Foundation launches the #decalogoDOP (i.e. PDO decalogue), a tool for the PDO and PGI world, presented during the “La comunicazione dei Consorzi di Tutela post Covid-19” WebMeeting: organized with Federdoc ande […]

The “Azienda Olivicola Canaiella” wins the Gold Medal at Biol 2020: a success for the Ligurian PDO and organic sectors

The “Azienda Olivicola Canaiella” (Savona), a member of the PDO Riviera Ligure EVO Protection Consortium, won the Gold Medal at Biol 2020 (Bari). 500 participants from 15 countries and a jury of 30 experts: these are the figures of the 25th edition of the contest, an important opportunity of discussion on the issue of organic […]

Olive tree blossoming in Liguria:a preview of the 2020 – 2021 season

Olive trees are in full blossom in Liguria, a wondrous sight (and a sign of good omen) to be enjoyed by local dwellers as well as by Italian visitors all along the region’s steep ascents. “Olive tree flowers are not showy, and most people may not notice them. However, this is not the case of […]

Le IG celebrano la Giornata mondiale della proprietà intellettuale 2020 sugli sforzi per creare un futuro verde

The global alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) is glad to celebrate today the 2020 World Intellectual Property Day, focused on efforts to create a green future. oriGIn and its members believe that sustainability, with its environmental, social and economic components, represents a crucial theme for the future of our planet. The COVID-19 pandemic made it […]

VA.BENE: “GIs, pillars of the Mediterranean Diet” study just released

Highlighting the nutritional and nutraceutical value of Italian GIs has been scientifically   The aim of the “VA.BENE – DOP IGP Valore Benessere” survey is twofold: the certification of the role of the PDO PGI sector with a view to wellbeing, as well as the provision of research and communication guidelines. The first in-depth study […]

LIGURIA: PDOs AND PGIs, A € 37-MILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT

The XVII Rapporto Ismea-Qualivita details figures of the Italian Geographical Indications sector The GI sector is on the growth (+28%). The province of Savona ranks 1st, followed by Imperia and La Spezia A € 37-million value at production, a 4.9% annual growth rate: the main figures regarding Ligurian PDO and PGI agri-food and wine production […]