Umbria
Aug. 14, 2023
Italy Set to Invest €100M for Olive Mill Upgrades
Starting in 2026, funds will be dispersed to millers across the country to upgrade equipment and technologies.
Jun. 13, 2023
Innovation Yields World-Class EVOO from Restored Groves of Former Monastery
Zero waste, healthy soil, regenerative agriculture and award-winning olive oil production are the goals of Cultura Viva.
Apr. 27, 2023
Quality of Central Italian Producers Shines Through After Difficult Harvest
The climate did not make it easy for olive growers in Lazio, Umbria or Abruzzo. Still, producers crafted award-winning extra virgin olive oils emphasizing local varieties.
Mar. 28, 2023
PDO and PGI Producers Celebrated at Ercole Olivario
Lazio, Sardinia and Sicily were the most awarded regions, with three prizes each, followed by Campania, Puglia and Tuscany, with one prize each.
Sep. 13, 2022
Sustainability Key to Success of Central Italy’s Award-Winning Producers
Producers from Central Italy reflected on success at the 2022 NYIOOC and looked ahead to the coming harvest.
Mar. 31, 2022
Ercole Olivario Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Introduces Oleotourism Award
Producers from Sardinia, Lazio and Puglia competed at the 2022 Ercole Olivario where a new award for promoting tourism was introduced.
Mar. 29, 2022 News Briefs
Umbrian Villages Steeped in Olive Oil Culture Promote New Tourism Initiative
Nov. 10, 2021 Business
Using Isotopic Footprints to Authenticate Olive Oil, Combat Fraud
Oct. 4, 2021 World
Sep. 23, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Award-Winning Producers in Central Italy Prepare for Harvest
Sep. 8, 2021 World
Jun. 15, 2021
Producers from Puglia and Lazio Star at 29th Ercole Olivario
Taking place in person after being conducted remotely last year, producers came together to celebrate Italian olive oils and their producers.
May. 25, 2021
At Rastrello, Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil Promotes the Beauty of Umbria
The Wassmann family recently earned a second Gold Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, cementing their position as high-quality olive oil producers.
Apr. 8, 2021
At Fontanaro Estate, Quality is Everything
At Fontanaro Estate, Lucia Verdacchi, and Giovanni and Alina Pinelli produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil while promoting sustainability and a circular economy.
Mar. 19, 2021
A Focus on Design and Sustainability in Pursuit of Perfect EVOO
In the Umbrian hills, two families are working to preserve the ancient heritage of an endemic cultivar while embracing modernity with a new mill and tourism operation.
Feb. 2, 2021
History and Innovation Guide an Award-Winning Producer in Umbria
Through a fusion of historical influences and sustainable practices, Castello Monte Vibiano has achieved outstanding quality goals while preserving the local environment.
Sep. 22, 2020
In Italy, Students Return to Study Among Olive Trees
A pioneering outdoor classroom at the Ciuffelli Agricultural Institute provides students with an inspiring setting to resume their studies.
Sep. 14, 2020
Bad Weather Ahead of Harvest Dampens Spirits of Italy's Olive Oil Producers
Extreme weather events – ranging from hail storms to flash flooding – have impacted olive growers across Italy. For many farmers, hopes of a promising harvest have washed away.