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This tour, in which Gambero Rosso has accompanied the most important consortium in the Italian olive oil sector, has featured dinners and tastings in search of the perfect pairings, alongside events and seminars that have introduced the general public to the excellence of Puglia’s “green gold.” The last leg of this journey took place from 11 to 15...

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Producers of cheeses, olive oil and other Made in Italy delicacies are accelerating shipments to the United States in anticipation of potential new duties for exports from Italy (and beyond). President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly promised to introduce new “levies” during the election campaign that brought him a second time to the White House. In...

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The history of oil in Brisighella has ancient roots, and the rudimentary family oil mill discovered in the excavations at Pieve del Thò dates back to the first century A.D. In 1594, Andrea Giovanni Callegari, Bishop of Bertinoro, stated the following in reference to the Lamone Valley: “The air, the water, the wines, oils and fruits are so good and...

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Wednesday, November 20 · 5 - 7pm PST. Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA. 17:00-18:00 Reception of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar tastings. 18:00-19:00 Panel Discussion. In celebration of the 9th annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, the Italian Cultural Institute, COM...

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A Mediobanca study on Italy’s olive oil sector, published last August, examines the country’s 50 largest joint-stock companies with revenues exceeding €20 million in 2022. Global olive oil production in the 2023/2024 period is forecast at 2.4 million tonnes, down 6.3% from the previous two years, following a dramatic 24.9% drop from the record 3.4...

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Fraud and counterfeiting operations continue to pose significant challenges for the olive oil industry. In Italy, one of the world’s largest olive oil producers, specialized police units are actively combating the illicit food trade, explicitly focusing on olive oil adulteration. Genuine, high-quality olive oil is a prime target for criminal organi...

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Olive oil – described as “liquid gold” in Homer’s Iliad – is renowned for its health benefits. Not only is it delicious, it is anti-inflammatory, good for the gut, beneficial for the heart, and may even help us feel happier and live longer. Scientists are now turning their attention, however, to the murky, brown and previously discarded by-product...

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The story of Paolo Cassini's company, which bears his name, is a tale of dedication, romance, and an unbreakable bond with the memories of a childhood spent in the family mill. His grandfather Jean and father Giovanni installed the mill in the small village of Isolabona in Val Nervia, in the province of Imperia, in 1962. "I was about 7 years old an...

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Salento, often referred to as the “heel” of Italy’s boot, is a stunning sub-region in the southern part of Puglia (Apulia), located at the southeastern tip of the Italian peninsula. It includes the provinces of Lecce, Brindisi, and Taranto, and is renowned for its breathtaking coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant contributions to Ital...

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Olive cultivation has deep roots in the area around Siena, and the olive tree can be found in Tuscan works of art and paintings from the late Middle Ages on. There are also texts from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries that mention the presence of olives over a large part of the hills near Siena which enhanced the magnificent landscape. In his...

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