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 […]

Food Journalism Festival. Siffredi: buying typical products means supporting the work of many families on field

Riviera Ligure PDO oil at the Food Journalism Festival. Siffredi: buying typical products means supporting the work of many families in the area, strengthening the hinterland garrison and the community that lives and produces there. “Before being a food, oil is a cultural element – underlined Carlo Siffredi, President of the Riviera Ligure PDO Oil […]

The Food Festival of Journalism: PDO Riviera Ligure EVO, the protagonist of “made in Liguria”

On February 20th-22nd the Agenzia di promozione turistica “In Liguria” and the Genoa Chamber of Commerce attended the Festival del Giornalismo Alimentare (Food Festival of Journalism) in Turin, crowded by hundreds of professionals of food communication. Participation fits in the frame of “Made in Liguria promotion, the objective of Regione Liguria and Agenzia “In Liguria […]