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 […]

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 […]

2019-2020, a success for the Oliveto della Riviera Ligure

“Pettinarli ogni anno” (comb them each year). This old local saying refers to the importance of careful grooming of olive trees to enhance yields. This is what we do in our “Oliveto della Riviera Ligure”(Olive Grove of the Riviera Ligure): 136 healthy plants, 7 years of commitment and testing, 7 years of rather constant harvesting, […]

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 […]