Rome
Jan. 13, 2025
Rome's Olive Oil Production on Public Farm Supports Community, Sustainability
The city's organic production provides community support through donations and funds to maintain a public farm in Lazio.
Oct. 1, 2024
Citizen Groups in Rome Harvest Local Olive Trees for Charity
Volunteers in the eastern outskirts of the Italian capital care for olive trees in public parks, harvesting their fruit to produce oil for charity.
Nov. 30, 2022
Centuries-Old Groves Restored and Harvested at Trajan's Historic Home
Dubbed Trajan’s Olive Oil, the initiative is an efforts to revitalize agricultural production in the historically-industrial area.
Oct. 10, 2022
Farmers in Lazio Kick Off Harvest at Emperor Hadrian's Estate
Agricultural associations used the event to emphasize the challenges facing traditional olive farmers in Italy.
Aug. 10, 2022
Yale to Host Fourth Olive Oil Symposium in Rome
Researchers and industry players will gather to discuss business, environment, health, marketing and policy as they pertain to the olive oil world.
Jun. 27, 2022
Olive Oil Production Revived in The Former Papal States
In Latina and Frisone, just south of Rome, producers are working to increase yields and quality while promoting oleotourism and their historic connection to the Vatican.
Apr. 25, 2022 News Briefs
Olive Oil Production Continues at Historic Home of Emperor Hadrian
Mar. 7, 2022 Production
Aug. 16, 2021 News Briefs
May. 27, 2021 Business
Aug. 10, 2018 Business
Jan. 10, 2018
Two Eateries in Italy Extolling the Magic of EVOO
Filodolio in Rome and Olivia in Florence turn out culinary creations inspired by fresh ingredients and Italian olive oil excellence.
Sep. 7, 2017
Extra Virgin Gelato Is All the Rage
Ice cream makers are using extra virgin olive oil as a substitute for fats traditionally used in gelato, and the results are excellent.
Jun. 7, 2017
Olive Council Convenes in Rome for 105th Session
Representatives at the IOC meet to discuss promotions, trade agreements, and most importantly, minimizing environmental impact on future crops.
Nov. 23, 2015
Rome Event to Launch Seventh 'Flos Olei' Guide
Marco Oreggia's guide will be presented November 28 within a program of tastings and cooking classes. This year for the first time Spain topped Italy on the “Best 20” list.
Mar. 10, 2015
In Naples, Pairing Pizza with Local EVOOs
Naples' renowned pizzeria La Notizia, organized a full-day event dedicated to pizza and olive oil. But not just any pizza, and not just any olive oil.
Jan. 22, 2015
Monte Testaccio: Remnants of an Ancient Trade
One of the most vivid reminders of the thriving olive oil trade in antiquity is Monte Testaccio in Rome.
Nov. 24, 2014
'L'Ulivone,' Sabina's Tree of the Ages
In a small town near Rome lives an awe-inspiring two-thousand-year-old olive tree.