Second Day in Trieste for Italy's Leading Specialized Fair Dedicated to Quality and Typical Extra Virgin Olive Oils
The second day of the 17th edition of Olio Capitale in Trieste continues at the Generali Convention Center with numerous events. The fair features 212 exhibitors from 18 Italian regions and Greece, 176 oils in competition, 27 restaurants across Trieste and Friuli Venezia Giulia offering dishes with olive oil as the star ingredient, and 12 bars offering special cocktOIL cocktails.
Exhibitors come from Calabria, Puglia, Sicily, Campania, Sardinia, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Lazio, Umbria, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Liguria, Basilicata, Molise, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Marche, and Greece. The buyers, as always, are numerous, coming from Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, the United States, Hungary, Canada, England, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Australia, Sweden, Estonia, Japan, and Indonesia.
The extra virgin olive oil exhibition will be open today and tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Olio Capitale is organized by the Venice Giulia Chamber of Commerce through its in-house company Aries, under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests. It is co-organized by the City of Trieste and the Trieste Convention and Visitors Bureau, with partners the National Association of Olive Oil Cities and the Mirabilia Network Association, and supported by "Io Sono Friuli Venezia Giulia" and Unioncamere.
CALABRIA SHINES AT "OLIO CAPITALE"
Regional Assessor Gallo: "In recent years, we have focused on quality, not mass production."
Calabria plays a leading role at Olio Capitale, showcasing its high-quality extra virgin olive oil. This important presence supports a product that is growing year after year, with the goal of positioning Calabria among the top producers nationally. Calabria produces approximately 35,000 tons of oil annually and, in terms of olive grove area and the number of mills, it ranks second only to Puglia.
"Calabria is a region of great biodiversity, with many varieties. We are national leaders in organic production," says Gianluca Gallo, the Assessor for Agriculture and Agri-food of the Calabria Region. "Even in the olive oil sector, we are focusing entirely on quality because we want quality oils, not mass production. Through quality, we can achieve appropriate production values."
OLEOTOURISM TO PROMOTE TERRITORY AND INTEGRATE OLIVE GROWERS' OFFERING
This morning, the Mirabilia network conference took place, aiming to inform and train operators about the dynamics of oleotourism and the opportunities that arise from the evolution of experiential tourism linked to typical local products.
The event was opened by Guerrino Lanci, a Councilor for the Venice Giulia Chamber of Commerce and President of Federalberghi Trieste. "Mirabilia has recently merged with Isnart, the in-house company of the Chamber of Commerce system dedicated to tourism," said Lanci. "For four years, it has been a pleasure to host a moment dedicated to oleotourism at Olio Capitale, supporting and promoting this fantastic way to discover territories and their excellences. The seminar aims to present the development of oleotourism from both the demand and supply sides, identifying growth opportunities, and exploring how to better communicate the experiences offered and raise the quality of the proposed activities and related services."
OLIVE TREE DONATION TO THE CITY OF TRIESTE
The municipality of Corato donated an olive tree to the city of Trieste this morning. The ceremony took place at the Corato stand, represented by Deputy Mayor and Assessor for Educational and Cultural Policies, Beniamino Marcone, and Assessor for Productive Activities, Concetta Bucci.
The City of Trieste was represented by Mayor Dipiazza and Deputy Mayor and Assessor for Economic Policies, Serena Tonel, who is also the National Councilor for Friuli Venezia Giulia of the National Association of Olive Oil Cities.
The tree is symbolic of friendship and the valorization of the olive tree and oil.
TICKETS
Pre-registration for discounted tickets is available at www.oliocapitale.it by filling out the form and following simple steps. Tickets can also be purchased on-site.
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
A continuous shuttle bus service from Park Bovedo to the Generali Convention Center will operate from 9:30 AM to 7:15 PM on March 14-16.
Additionally, a shuttle service from Piazza della Libertà No. 2 to the Generali Convention Center will be available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM on the same days.
WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Information, updates, photos, and videos will be posted as usual on the official website www.oliocapitale.it and on social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The second day of the 17th edition of Olio Capitale in Trieste continues at the Generali Convention Center with numerous events. The fair features 212 exhibitors from 18 Italian regions and Greece, 176 oils in competition, 27 restaurants across Trieste and Friuli Venezia Giulia offering dishes with olive oil as the star ingredient, and 12 bars offering special cocktOIL cocktails.
Exhibitors come from Calabria, Puglia, Sicily, Campania, Sardinia, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Lazio, Umbria, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Liguria, Basilicata, Molise, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Marche, and Greece. The buyers, as always, are numerous, coming from Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, the United States, Hungary, Canada, England, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Australia, Sweden, Estonia, Japan, and Indonesia.
The extra virgin olive oil exhibition will be open today and tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Olio Capitale is organized by the Venice Giulia Chamber of Commerce through its in-house company Aries, under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests. It is co-organized by the City of Trieste and the Trieste Convention and Visitors Bureau, with partners the National Association of Olive Oil Cities and the Mirabilia Network Association, and supported by "Io Sono Friuli Venezia Giulia" and Unioncamere.
CALABRIA SHINES AT "OLIO CAPITALE"
Regional Assessor Gallo: "In recent years, we have focused on quality, not mass production."
Calabria plays a leading role at Olio Capitale, showcasing its high-quality extra virgin olive oil. This important presence supports a product that is growing year after year, with the goal of positioning Calabria among the top producers nationally. Calabria produces approximately 35,000 tons of oil annually and, in terms of olive grove area and the number of mills, it ranks second only to Puglia.
"Calabria is a region of great biodiversity, with many varieties. We are national leaders in organic production," says Gianluca Gallo, the Assessor for Agriculture and Agri-food of the Calabria Region. "Even in the olive oil sector, we are focusing entirely on quality because we want quality oils, not mass production. Through quality, we can achieve appropriate production values."
OLEOTOURISM TO PROMOTE TERRITORY AND INTEGRATE OLIVE GROWERS' OFFERING
This morning, the Mirabilia network conference took place, aiming to inform and train operators about the dynamics of oleotourism and the opportunities that arise from the evolution of experiential tourism linked to typical local products.
The event was opened by Guerrino Lanci, a Councilor for the Venice Giulia Chamber of Commerce and President of Federalberghi Trieste. "Mirabilia has recently merged with Isnart, the in-house company of the Chamber of Commerce system dedicated to tourism," said Lanci. "For four years, it has been a pleasure to host a moment dedicated to oleotourism at Olio Capitale, supporting and promoting this fantastic way to discover territories and their excellences. The seminar aims to present the development of oleotourism from both the demand and supply sides, identifying growth opportunities, and exploring how to better communicate the experiences offered and raise the quality of the proposed activities and related services."
OLIVE TREE DONATION TO THE CITY OF TRIESTE
The municipality of Corato donated an olive tree to the city of Trieste this morning. The ceremony took place at the Corato stand, represented by Deputy Mayor and Assessor for Educational and Cultural Policies, Beniamino Marcone, and Assessor for Productive Activities, Concetta Bucci.
The City of Trieste was represented by Mayor Dipiazza and Deputy Mayor and Assessor for Economic Policies, Serena Tonel, who is also the National Councilor for Friuli Venezia Giulia of the National Association of Olive Oil Cities.
The tree is symbolic of friendship and the valorization of the olive tree and oil.
TICKETS
Pre-registration for discounted tickets is available at www.oliocapitale.it by filling out the form and following simple steps. Tickets can also be purchased on-site.
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
A continuous shuttle bus service from Park Bovedo to the Generali Convention Center will operate from 9:30 AM to 7:15 PM on March 14-16.
Additionally, a shuttle service from Piazza della Libertà No. 2 to the Generali Convention Center will be available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM on the same days.
WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Information, updates, photos, and videos will be posted as usual on the official website www.oliocapitale.it and on social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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