OlivitalyMed, three days of conferences, masterclasses and discussions on 26, 27, 28 April to discover the cultivars and territories that tell the story of the Italian and Mediterranean olive heritage.
Over 75 companies representing the best EVO productions of our country in Cilento, the cradle of the Mediterranean diet, but also companies from Croatia, Greece, Spain, Morocco and Portugal will bring to life from 26 to 28 April OlivitalyMed, the event that celebrates the best of Extra Virgin with three days of masterclasses and meetings set in the unique setting of the Castello di Rocca Cilento (Lustra-Salerno), one of the most evocative locations of this land, outlining a path to discover the cultivars and territories that tell the story of the Italian and Mediterranean olive heritage.
“With this second edition, our mission continues – explains the Sgueglia family, organizer of the event – that is to enhance the best EVO products of our country right in Cilento, the cradle of the Mediterranean diet: not just a food model, but a way of thinking and living. At OlivitalyMed producers, enthusiasts and experts in the sector meet to celebrate Extra Virgin, a cornerstone of our tables both for its importance in nutrition and for the culture and origins of our civilization. All this by combining history, science and business moments and by delving into the most interesting themes of the sector such as oil tourism, pairing at the table and EVO as a driver of territorial development”.
Producers and experts in the sector meet to celebrate Extra Virgin, its importance in nutrition and culture, combining history, science and business moments
In addition to private companies, there is an important presence from the Basilicata Region and the Calabria Region, the latter with the regional Elaioteca and the Consorzio IGP Calabria, with a selection of about 20 labels overall. Also present are the emblematic communities: two from Croatia and one representative each for Greece, Spain, Morocco and Portugal, a presence that underlines the increasingly international scope of the event. And which confirms how, after just one year of history, OlivitalyMed is now recognized as a fundamental meeting point by the regional and national sector associations, and by all the players in the sector.
The event aims to delve into the most interesting topics in the sector such as oil tourism, food pairing and EVO as a driver of territorial development”.
The program is rich in content and, in parallel with the tasting tables, will allow visitors to delve deeper into Extra Virgin in all its facets, from the most current issues to future challenges.
The program:
Saturday April 26th
10:00 Marketplace opening
10:30 Tasting “Oil and Pizza between culture, tradition and innovation” by the Neapolitan Pizza Makers Association
10:45 Greetings from the Sgueglia Family, Luigi Guerra – Mayor of Lustra, institutional greetings from the Calabria Region, Institutions and Professional Organizations
11:30 Conference “Oleotourism, local development, landscape protection, hospitality and tourism” with Tommaso Pellegrino – Regional Councillor, Michele Sonnessa – President of Città dell’Olio, Luca Martuscelli – Vice President of the University of Flavours, Maurizio Bartolini – Gardener of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Salvatore Ciardiello – President of Copagri Campania, Flora Della Valle – Promotion and Enhancement of the Campania Region. Conclusion: Nicola Caputo, Councillor for Agriculture, Campania Region. Moderator: Marianna Ferri – Press Office of the Campania Region
12:00 Masterclass Extrabio Award for 2025 Organic Oils from Campania
13pm Lunch Break Olivitalymed Food Experience
14pm Stefano Sgueglia Award, delivery of the OlivitalyMed 15 award
14pm “The vision of Stefano Sgueglia…” by Maestro Peppe Vessicchio
“The indulgence of the Evo olive and the bitterness of oil” by Maestro Peppe Vessicchio and Prof. Michele Scognamiglio
Scientific Conference, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, let’s hear from science:
– In order not to lose the memory, a suggestive story from Abruzzo, Camillo Zulli – Doctor in Agricultural Science and Director of the Olive Oil Company and Bio Cantina Orsogna
– Extra virgin olive oil Quality and Typicality, Prof. Raffaele Sacchi – Food Science and Technology University Federico II
– Extra virgin olive oil in Dermocosmetics, Dr. Vincenzo Pellegrino – Dermatology Vanvitelli University
– Break Tasting: Focus on the Topic
– Extra virgin olive oil and oncological pathology, Prof. Gino Leo – Director of UOC ASL NA3 SUD
– Extra virgin olive oil, the only fat that nourishes, protects and heals, Prof. Michele Scognamiglio – Specialist in Food Science, Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology. Introduced and moderated by: Mariarita Grieco – Director Rai Offerta Estero
15:00 Masterclass “The Oils of Cilento”
17:00 Masterclass “The Oils of Calabria”
18:00 Round table “Cilento and the olive supply chains”
Greetings: Fabrizio Marzano – President of Confagricoltura Campania, Antonio Costantino – President of Confagricoltura Salerno.m, Speakers: Emilio Conti – Consortium of Cilento Dop Oil, Giovanni Giugliano – Confagriolio, Antonello Di Gregorio – President of Coop. Nuovo Cilento. Conclusions: Franco Picarone – President of the Campania Region Budget Commission, Nicola Caputo – Councilor for Agricultural Policies of the Campania Region. Moderator: Dante Stefano Del Vecchio
Sunday April 27
10:00 Stand opening
11:00 Conference “Trends and EVO Oil Market between Innovation and Identity of Mediterranean Territories”
Marco Oreggia – Curator Guide “Flos Olei”, Giorgio Franci – Olive Grower, Nicolangelo Marsicani – Association “Oleum”. Moderator: Stefano Carboni
11:30 Masterclass “Extra organic oils” by Maria Luisa Ambrosino
12:00 “OIL LOC”, Brunch on the Rivellino
15:30 Meeting “The roots of the Mediterranean Diet and the emblematic communities in the places of the “centenarians”, Stefano Pisani with the representatives of the communities. Morocco, Portugal, Greece, Croatia and Spain
16:00 Masterclass Franci vs Casa da Hualdo, curated by Sabrina Pupillo and Michele Siniscalchi Montereale with the participation of Giorgio Franci
16:30 Conference “Olio Campania PGI, a denomination of value and traceability in blockchain with the EVOLIO Project”
Raffaele Amore – President of the Campania IGP Committee, Guglielmo Pulcini – Communications Manager for the Evoolio Project, Nicola Ciarleglio – Campania PSR Surveillance Committee, Antonio Coronato – Technical and Scientific Manager for Evoolio, Pino Coletti – Ceo Authentico. Moderator: Dante Stefano Del Vecchio
17:00 Seminar and tasting “Seafood cuisine and oil in the Mediterranean diet”
Monday April 28
10:00 Stand opening
10:30 Educational seminar “EVO oil, from the beauty of the landscape to its goodness at the table” history and culture of an ancient product”, organized by the Verace Pizza Napoletana Association, dedicated to high school students11:00 Conference “The oil and table olive menu between pizza and cuisine” Paolo Barrale – Chef “Aria Restaurant” – Naples, Vincenzo Carola Chef Vecchio Saracino Restaurant – Agropoli (SA), Gino Catania – President of the Nocellara dell’Etna Protection Consortium, Gianluca Pirro – President of the Neapolitan Pizza Makers Association, Antonio Pace – Verace Pizza Napoletana Association, Angelo Lo Conte – Slow Food Campania Moderator: Stefano Carboni12:00 Seminar and tasting “Seafood cuisine and oil in the Mediterranean diet”13:30 Tasting seminar with the Verace Pizza Napoletana Association – Meeting with the press and international operators
Institutional partner of the event is the Department of Agriculture of the Campania Region. Thanks to the collaboration with Scabec Spa, also in this 2025 OlivitalyMed is part of the Campania Artecard circuit. The event has the patronage of: Province of Salerno, Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, Municipality of Lustra, National Association of Cities of Oil, Slow Food Campania, as well as the support of the main trade associations such as Coldiretti, Confagricoltura, Copagri, Cia, ANFO (National Association of Olive Oil Mills), Oleum (International Professional Association of Olive Oil Tasters).