This paper gives an overview of the long history of olive oil production on the actual state territory of Italy from the first evidence in the 18. Century BC until the emphasis of the last 3 decades in the globalized olive oil market.
Contemporarily, olive oil plays a quite big and still increasing role in the global trend of healthy lifestyle. The historical roots of olive oil production are located in the Mediterranean basin whose bordering states are still the biggest olive oil producers in the world. Due to the growing global consumption for olive oil, the production of olive oil augmented in every continent: Non-Mediterranean countries began to compete in the globalized olive oil market. Thus, traditional producer countries of the Mediterranean basin like Italy as the third biggest olive oil producing country in 2016/17 are faced with new competitors around the globe.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Italy as the geographic space of investigation.
- Past: The history until the late 20th Century...
- Introduction.
- Italy as the geographic space of investigation.
- Past: The history until the late 20th Century.
- Present: From the late 20th Century until present.
- Predictions of and possibilities for the future....
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the historical significance and current role of olive oil in Italy, focusing on the country's position within the globalized olive oil market. The paper examines the historical evolution of olive oil production and consumption in Italy, ultimately analyzing the country's importance in the global olive oil industry within the context of the popularized Mediterranean Diet.
- The historical significance of olive oil in Italy.
- The role of Italy in the globalized olive oil market.
- The impact of the Mediterranean Diet on olive oil consumption.
- The evolution of olive oil production and consumption in Italy.
- The future of olive oil production and consumption in Italy.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: Introduces the concept of the Mediterranean Diet and its recognition by UNESCO, highlighting the importance of olive oil as a key component. Discusses the research conducted by Ancel Keys and his "Seven Countries Study," which contributed to the global awareness and demand for olive oil.
- Italy as the geographic space of investigation: Defines the geographical scope of the study as the current state territory of the Italian Republic, establishing a clear focus for the analysis.
- Past: The history until the late 20th Century: Explores the origins of the olive tree and its spread to Italy, highlighting the early use of olive oil for fuel and other purposes. Examines the Roman Empire's role in expanding olive oil production and its various uses throughout the ancient world.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Olive oil, Italy, Mediterranean Diet, globalized market, history, production, consumption, UNESCO, Ancel Keys, Seven Countries Study.
- Quote paper
- Adrian Burk (Author), 2019, Italian Olive Oil. History and the Role of Italy in the Globalized Olive Oil Market, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/937358
