New spot for DOP Riviera Ligure Extra Virgin Olive Oil and DOP Genoese Basil: the background

The backstory of the new video about PDO Riviera Ligure EVO and PDO Genoese Basil is summed up by a plunge, be it into the Ligurian Sea, EVO or basil. Friday, August 21st was the date of the release (online and on TV) of the new commercial signed by Andrea Di Marco, a true Genoese. […]

Riviera Ligure DOP Consortium Assembly: ok in the balance sheet and changes to the specification

On occasion of the AGM of the PDO Riviera Ligure EVO Protection Consortium, the members expressed their intention to continue the promotion of activities strongly linked to the territory, approve the changes to the PDO production specification (by making geographical mentions optional), defend the supply chain agreement, support initiatives to apply for PDO status for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]