After more than twenty years of anticipation, discussion and collective effort, Oliva Taggiasca della Liguria PGI has finally become a reality.
BADALUCCO, ITALY – February 2026
Among the first producers to introduce the certified product to the market is Olio Roi, the historic company based in Badalucco that has long been dedicated to promoting and preserving the Taggiasca olive cultivar.
Olio Roi officially presents its Oliva Taggiasca della Liguria PGI, a certification that guarantees traceability, geographical origin and official controls throughout the entire supply chain.
The culmination of a twenty-year journey
The recognition of Oliva Taggiasca della Liguria as a Protected Geographical Indication represents the culmination of a process that began more than two decades ago, driven by the need to protect one of the Mediterranean’s most distinctive and culturally significant olive cultivars.
The PGI certification:
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guarantees that the olives genuinely originate from Liguria;
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ensures officially certified controls and traceability;
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protects producers and consumers against imitations and the improper use of the name “Taggiasca”.
Among the first to reach the market
Olio Roi is among the very first companies in Liguria to have completed the certification process and brought its Taggiasca olives to market bearing the official PGI seal.
This decision is fully consistent with the company’s history. Founded in 1887, Olio Roi has always been committed to promoting the Taggiasca cultivar, both in the production of extra virgin olive oil and as a table olive.
“For us, this is more than a certification. It is a responsibility towards our land, our olive groves and everyone who chooses the authentic quality of Liguria.”
Identity, territory and the future
Taggiasca is more than an olive. It embodies a landscape, an agricultural culture and the delicate balance between the Mediterranean Sea and the Ligurian mountains.
By introducing its PGI Taggiasca Olives to the market, Olio Roi takes another important step in protecting and promoting a product that represents a unique part of Liguria’s agricultural and cultural heritage.
Availability in the United States
The new PGI Taggiasca Olives will soon be available throughout the United States through Olio ROI’s distribution network, selected retail and foodservice partners, and the company’s newly established American subsidiary, ROI USA Inc.
About Olio ROI
Founded in 1887 in Badalucco, Liguria, Olio ROI is a fifth-generation family-owned producer specializing in extra virgin olive oil and premium Mediterranean specialties. Today, the company exports to more than 50 countries and is recognized for combining traditional craftsmanship with continuous innovation.
Olio ROI maintains internationally recognized quality and sustainability standards, including IFS Food certification, FDA compliance for the U.S. market, organic certification, DOP Riviera Ligure certification, and IGP Taggiasca Olive certification, which guarantees the origin and authenticity of one of Italy’s most celebrated olive varieties.
The company is also certified by Friend of the Earth and collaborates with Elaisian on advanced precision and organic farming initiatives designed to improve sustainability, efficiency and environmental stewardship throughout its olive groves.