In light of its great success in 2010, AICIG (Italian Association of Geographical Indication Consortia) will participate in the 2012 edition of CIBUS with a stand dedicated to promoting the protected-origin quality. AICIG’s presence at CIBUS will be organized in close cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies. The exhibit area […]
Cooperation between the DOP Riviera Ligure olive oil Protection Consortium and the Central Inspectorate for the Suppression of Fraud
On Tuesday, March 6th at the Genoa branch of the Italian Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies – Central Inspectorate for the Protection of Quality and the Suppression of Fraud in agro-alimentary products (ICQRF), the director of the Turin office, Gianfranco Amerio, and the President of the Consortium will sign-off on the inspection schedule […]
AICIG, GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS CODE PRESENTED TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURAL POLICIES
The volume is a collection of Italian regulations governing DOP and IGP products edited by Antonello Colosimo, the Head of the Cabinet of the Italian Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and the Secretary of AICIG, Pier Maria Saccani. The Geographical Indications Code published by AICIG in cooperation with MIPAAF was presented this morning, […]
DOP Riviera Ligure, new Production-Chain Agreement with multi-year effectiveness
At the meeting held yesterday evening, 8th November, the Board of Directors of the DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil Protection Consortium unanimously approved the following: – To increase the cost of the label from € 1.00 to € 1.40 per litre of bottled DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil - The production-chain agreement for the next […]
Pesto and DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil
After the success of previous editions, the Liguria Region, Unioncamere Liguria, the Province of Genoa, the Genoa Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Lavagna, in cooperation with professional industry groups (CIA [Italian Farmers Association], Coldiretti and Confagricoltura), are organizing the seventh edition of the “Pesto e dintorni” show, which will be held from 7th […]
You say fish and you immediately think of Ligurian olive oil
At the Mediterranean Mussel Festival – Mytiliade 2011, a journey accompanied by aromas and flavours From Friday, 9th September to Sunday, 11th September an interesting, must-visit gastronomic and cultural event will be held in Lerici. The seaside promenade will be the site of a mix of flavours, culture and traditions with workshops, excursions and guided […]
The Province of Savona loves sports
Actions to promote Ligurian tourism and traditional products Savona, 18th July 2011 The Province of Savona has implemented a multi-year project to promote local tourism, which will involve a range of important local sports organizations, along with initiatives and promotional stands during travel or at events of a certain importance. The first event will be […]