Italian olive oil exporters are demonstrating resilience in the face of potential tariffs threatened by the Trump administration. “We gained experience in 2019 with a similar situation. Since then, we’ve developed contingency plans with our clients to respond effectively to possible crises, at least in the short term,” Sergio Massa, owner of Agrita...

Puglia, Sicily and Tuscany share the prize money for the best extra virgin olive oils in Italy. During Veronafiere, an event dedicated to the world of olive oil, the prize was presented the 15th edition of the Gambero Rosso Italian Oils Guide which reviewed 828 oils from 437 companies, awarding recognition of excellence to 183 labels awarded with t...

Italy’s extra virgin olive oil led the country’s food and beverage export growth in 2024, with sales soaring by 45%—outpacing cured meats (+10%) and dairy products (+9%). Yet wine remained Italy’s most valuable export, generating €8.1 billion. According to Coldiretti, the primary Italian farmers’ association, agri-food exports hit an all-time high...

Nestled in the heart of Parco dei Buoi in Larino, in the central-southern Italian region of Molise, the Leoni di Carpineto (Lions of Carpineto) are two olive trees that date back more than 500 years. With their fruit, Francesco Travaglini produces the extra virgin olive oil brand Pressure. The revenues from its sale support Refettorio in Harlem, a ...

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Extra virgin olive oil is more than just a staple in the kitchen for Italians - it's considered a social good. According to recent surveys, 96% of Italian consumers purchase extra virgin olive oil, and for many, it represents a symbol of health and well-being. The surveys reveal that Italians view extra virgin olive oil as an essential part of thei...

Italy is the world’s second-largest producer of olive oil after Spain, with an estimated production of 324,000 tons in the 2023/2024 crop year; needless to say, the olive oil sector is a significant contributor to the national economy, with the market generating approximately USD 3.17 billion in revenue in 2023 and projected to reach USD 4.56 billi...

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...

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...

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...