Città dell’Olio
Apr. 14, 2025
Over 200,000 Olive Branches Donated for Palm Sunday Mass
In preparation for Sunday's celebrations in St. Peter's Square, hundreds of thousands of olive branches were gathered from groves throughout Lazio.
Jul. 13, 2023
Istrian Officials Share Oleotourism Insights at Events in Spain and Italy
According to Istrian tourism officials, 190,000 people visit olive growers and producers on the peninsula each year. Now, these officials are sharing strategies in Spain and Italy.
Apr. 5, 2023
Finalists for Oleotourism Contest Announced
At the third edition of the national competition, farmhouses and olive oil producers compete to propose tourism experiences in breathtaking locations.
Nov. 17, 2022
New Park in Molise Promotes Olive Tree Biodiversity, Social Inclusion
More than 20 regional olive varieties were planted at the Olive Tree Park in Termoli, Molise, which will host natural and cultural activities.
Oct. 27, 2022
Events Across Italy Set to Celebrate Traditional Olive Groves
Nearly 170 cities across the country will hold educational, cultural and tasting events in traditional olive groves and mills.
Jul. 6, 2022
New European Label Recognizes Health Benefits of High-Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oils
The goal of the Aristoil Plus project is to improve olive oil quality among its members and promote olive oil as a nutraceutical food to consumers.
May. 9, 2022 Fairs, Competitions
Mar. 7, 2022 Production
Feb. 10, 2022 Business
May. 14, 2021 Business
As Restrictions Loosen in Italy, Farmhouses Anticipate Tourism Boom
Mar. 29, 2021 Business
Dec. 4, 2019
In Italy, Hiking Through the Olive Groves
Italy's third annual “Walk through the olive trees” combines heart-healthy exercise with the chance to learn about production and taste local extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 11, 2017
4th 'Monna Oliva' Celebrates Best Italian Table Olives
Producers from Liguria, Marche, Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Basilicata, Apulia, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia reached exceptional levels of quality despite the poor season.
Mar. 25, 2015
Olio Capitale Hands Baton to Milan Expo
Olio Capitale in Trieste, which wrapped up its ninth edition last week, showed that even after the worst of harvests Italian olive oil shines.
Feb. 13, 2015
The beautiful town in Tuscany hosts the third edition of ExtraLucca, a cultural and culinary event dedicated to extra virgin olive oil.
Jul. 7, 2014
Enrico Lupi Re-Elected at RE.C.O.MED
The chairman of the Italian National Association Città dell’Olio will return as president of the Mediterranean Olive Oil Cities Network.
May. 27, 2014
Producers and chefs gathered in Taggia to celebrate an important olive cultivar and the exquisite oil that bears the village's name.
Nov. 9, 2012
Girolio d'Italia 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tour' Underway in Italy
Through December 22, Italy will be crossed by Girolio d'Italia, an 18-stage path trough olive oil-producing regions and villages.