AICIG, GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS CODE PRESENTED TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURAL POLICIES

The volume is a collection of Italian regulations governing DOP and IGP products edited by Antonello Colosimo, the Head of the Cabinet of the Italian Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and the Secretary of AICIG, Pier Maria Saccani. The Geographical Indications Code published by AICIG in cooperation with MIPAAF was presented this morning, […]

DOP Riviera Ligure, new Production-Chain Agreement with multi-year effectiveness

At the meeting held yesterday evening, 8th November, the Board of Directors of the DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil Protection Consortium unanimously approved the following: – To increase the cost of the label from € 1.00 to € 1.40 per litre of bottled DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil 
- The production-chain agreement for the next […]

Pesto and DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil

After the success of previous editions, the Liguria Region, Unioncamere Liguria, the Province of Genoa, the Genoa Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Lavagna, in cooperation with professional industry groups (CIA [Italian Farmers Association], Coldiretti and Confagricoltura), are organizing the seventh edition of the “Pesto e dintorni” show, which will be held from 7th […]

You say fish and you immediately think of Ligurian olive oil

At the Mediterranean Mussel Festival – Mytiliade 2011, a journey accompanied by aromas and flavours From Friday, 9th September to Sunday, 11th September an interesting, must-visit gastronomic and cultural event will be held in Lerici. The seaside promenade will be the site of a mix of flavours, culture and traditions with workshops, excursions and guided […]

The Province of Savona loves sports

Actions to promote Ligurian tourism and traditional products Savona, 18th July 2011 The Province of Savona has implemented a multi-year project to promote local tourism, which will involve a range of important local sports organizations, along with initiatives and promotional stands during travel or at events of a certain importance. The first event will be […]

Subsidies to olive growers for DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil

AGEA is in the process of paying out subsidies to olive growers that produced olives destined for DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil in the 2009-2010 season. “Unfortunately, the subsidy paid is only € 0.30 per kg of DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil, one-third of the maximum of € 1.00 established by Italian law”, said Carlo […]