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Late-summer gems – treat yourself to vegetarian food

Summer is turning to autumn and you can feel the change in the air. Nature begins to change colour, and even the sunlight turns a warm golden yellow. The harvest also changes colour, from fresh gre...

A piece of Italy – recipes for a successful Venetsialaiset party

Venetsialaiset is approaching and many are already preparing for the celebration. As the evenings grow darker, Venetsialaiset is celebrated atmospherically among all kinds of lights, but one of the...

Venetsialaiset – the delightful end-of-season party of Finnish summer cottage and boating life

The last Saturday of August is approaching, and with it comes Venetsialaiset, one of the highlights of the Finnish summer. Venetsialaiset is celebrated with family and friends over good food and dr...

Be bold with truffle products – their enchanting flavour has won over many home cooks

Truffle interests Olivo's customers, but many are still hesitant to try it in their home kitchen. Truffle comes in many different forms, and its unique aroma and flavour beautifully finish a meal. ...

Truffle is a versatile seasoning – its unique flavour and aroma crown all kinds of dishes

Truffle is one of the most expensive foods, and its high price is explained by how difficult it is to obtain. Truffles grow underground only at certain latitudes, in unspoilt forests, among the roo...

Olivo in the media – interest in Italian food culture is growing

Juha Kakkuri visited Olivo's shop and interviewed Anne for the popular Menestysresepti podcast. You can listen to Juha and Anne's interesting conversation on the Supla service (in Finnish).Listen ...

Our shop has moved to Munkkiniemen puistotie 7 – Welcome!

In mid-August Olivo moved to a new shop in Munkkiniemi, Helsinki. You'll now find us at Munkkiniemen puistotie 7. The shop is next door to Max's Cafe and Munkkiniemen Taidelainaamo ja Kehys. Munk...

Mediterranean tuna – caught responsibly and with respect for the sea

There are big differences between the fish products on the market. High-quality tuna that has been processed fresh and caught sustainably tastes delicious and can be eaten with a clear conscience....

Pachino IGP tomatoes are the most prized of their kind – the finest tomatoes grow in Sicily

The most delicious and nutrient-rich tomatoes come from the southernmost tip of Sicily, the small municipality of Pachino. The Pachino area gets more daylight and warmth than anywhere else in Europ...

Olivo is open – “Discover Tuscany's finest delicacies”

Olivo wants to inspire you to cook delicious and healthy food. That's why we want to offer you high-quality delicacies straight from small Italian producers. Through our new online shop and its pr...