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Jan2024

The consortium of lentils from Castelluccio di Norcia.

The history of this precious legume is very ancient. It has always been cultivated on the karst plains of Castelluccio, within the Monti Sibillini National Park, at an altitude of about 1,54 metres.The quantity produced on average per year is limited. This makes it a niche product.Thanks to the... Read more…

January 29, 2024 / News
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A Journey into Forsoni’s Olive Oil Production

Frantoio Forsoni carefully cultivates their olive trees, featuring the Moraiolo, Leccino, and Frantoio varieties, in an organic oasis amidst the Monti Martani, adopting a chemical-free approach throughout the entire year.

The harvesting process is still done "by hand," a manual procedure that requires attention to preserve the purity of... Read more…

January 20, 2024 / News
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Nov2023

Frantoio Forsoni, organic farming in Italy

Located in the picturesque lands of Spoleto (Italy Umbria), Frantoio Forsoni is a gem in the art of olive oil, where tradition meets innovation to create a high-quality product. Founded with a passion rooted in the centuries-old history of olive oil production, the mill has become a landmark for... Read more…

November 21, 2023 / News
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