Stockfish for everyone, in the Western Ligurian version! And DOP Riviera Ligure Extra-Virgin Olive Oil is an essential accompaniment to it, forming a winning combination. The opportunity is one to make your mouth water and the outcome of a positive partnership in the area of Liguria, with the Imperia Province and Ligurian Alps Stockfish Academy […]
Oliveoil DOP Riviera Ligure at “Artigiani in Liguria” in Genoa
Once again DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil is in the limelight. This time it will be appearing at “Artigiani in Liguria”, a promotional event dedicated to brands that promote new production areas in the fields of jewellery, ice cream making, bread making and restoration. The event will be held from 11 am to 3 pm […]
The Lucchi & Guastalli Olive Mill opens a new sales point in Sarzana
Lucchi & Guastalli in the spotlight and great satisfaction for the growth of what is a Ligure Consortium member. In fact, last 20 December saw the opening of the new sales point for Lucchi & Guastalli olive mill in the heart of Sarzana’s old town centre, in Via Fiasella 61. A charming location where […]
TTIP NEGOTIATIONS: PROTECTION CONSORTIUMS AND ASSOCIATIONS UNITED IN DEFENSE OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS
The TTIP (Trans Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) negotiations between the United States and the European Union get down to business. During the eighth “round” of meetings, in progress in Brussels from 2 to 6 February, today was the turn of the stakeholders, who got the chance to present their requests during the Stakeholders’ Meeting. […]
Un presepe tra gli olivi della Riviera Ligure
Un presepe tra gli olivi della Liguria occidentale. Un presepe d’autore che rallegra in vista del Natale e del Capodanno, fino all’Epifania. Un presepe…DOP. Già, perché l’autore, Marco Rambaldi è figlio del nostro consorziato Bruno “Brunello” Rambaldi. Il quale ci accoglie tra i suoi alberi e quelli dei vicini. Siamo alla Pacialla, regione storica di […]
The Harvest
We pruned and fertilized the olive trees and cleared the ground. We were anxious about the adverse weather conditions and feared a parasite invasion. It’s October at last: the time has come to reap the reward of our efforts and great passion. Olive harvesting in Liguria is extremely difficult: the olive terraces are nearly always […]
Diseases and parasites of the olive tree: a continuous challenge
During the summer and in July, in particular, the biggest phytosanitary problems for the olive grove and its precious fruit arise. The growers must be extremely alert and ready to react promptly to avoid losing their entire production. An initial protective measure is to apply copper to the foliage after pruning. This treatment can be […]