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West Reading is getting ready to welcome a new business that aims to bring a taste of Italy to the community. Ciccio’s Olives, a premium Italian extra virgin olive oil company has planned a Grand Opening of its first brick-and-mortar retail store and culinary classroom at 12B S. 5th Avenue in West Reading for May 31.   The celebration will kick off...

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Italy, renowned for its wine and cuisine, is also celebrated for its olive oil, ranking as the world's second-highest producer of extra virgin olive oil after Spain. Olive oil holds a central place in Italian culinary tradition and culture, with a history dating back to ancient times. Today, Italian olive oil stands out for its exceptional quality...

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In Italy, food is a reflection of our memories, traditions, and language. It is how we express who we are, and often, we do this through a simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. In our cuisine—the one we seek to preserve and pass on—olive oil is the first, yet most essential, ingredient. Though rarely mentioned, it is what makes the difference b...

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Simple gestures measure life in Italy: a harvest done with hands dirty from the soil, the olive harvest with entire families working in the fields, and tasting the new oil on warm bread. Choosing to live near these excellences is not just about landscapes or personal taste: it is an investment in the quality of your time, in that good slowness that...

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Italian olive oil exporters are demonstrating resilience in the face of potential tariffs threatened by the Trump administration. “We gained experience in 2019 with a similar situation. Since then, we’ve developed contingency plans with our clients to respond effectively to possible crises, at least in the short term,” Sergio Massa, owner of Agrita...

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Puglia, Sicily and Tuscany share the prize money for the best extra virgin olive oils in Italy. During Veronafiere, an event dedicated to the world of olive oil, the prize was presented the 15th edition of the Gambero Rosso Italian Oils Guide which reviewed 828 oils from 437 companies, awarding recognition of excellence to 183 labels awarded with t...

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Italy’s extra virgin olive oil led the country’s food and beverage export growth in 2024, with sales soaring by 45%—outpacing cured meats (+10%) and dairy products (+9%). Yet wine remained Italy’s most valuable export, generating €8.1 billion. According to Coldiretti, the primary Italian farmers’ association, agri-food exports hit an all-time high...

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Nestled in the heart of Parco dei Buoi in Larino, in the central-southern Italian region of Molise, the Leoni di Carpineto (Lions of Carpineto) are two olive trees that date back more than 500 years. With their fruit, Francesco Travaglini produces the extra virgin olive oil brand Pressure. The revenues from its sale support Refettorio in Harlem, a ...

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Italy leads the EU in agricultural value added: a historic achievement Italy set to revive nuclear power by 2027 New road code in Italy: is it causing a decline in wine consumption in restaurants? Christopher Nolan's Odyssey to film in Sicily's historic landscapes The Italian Condominium Theatre System: a central Italy tradition nominated for UNES...

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Extra virgin olive oil is more than just a staple in the kitchen for Italians - it's considered a social good. According to recent surveys, 96% of Italian consumers purchase extra virgin olive oil, and for many, it represents a symbol of health and well-being. The surveys reveal that Italians view extra virgin olive oil as an essential part of thei...

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