General FAQ Page

Where do medEATerraneo's products come from?

All our products are produced in Italy, most of them even under controlled and protected origin PGI and PDO.
What does PGI mean?

PGI stands for PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION.

Find out more about the PGI scheme here
What does PDO mean?

PDO stands for PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN.

Find out more about the PDO scheme here
Are all of medEATerraneo's products GMO free?

Yes, all our products are GMO free, without exception. The cultivation of GMO is even prohibited in Italy!

Source: https://gmo.geneticliteracyproject.org/FAQ/where-are-gmos-grown-and-banned/
How are medEATerraneo's products being produced?

We only work with farmers who produce in a an artisan, sustainable and mostly organic way. All our producers have been existing for several, up to 6 generations and they are dedicated with all theirs hearts to the production of the purest products.
Are all of medEATerraneo's Extra Virgin Olive Oils cold pressed?

Yes - and actually every high quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil is cold pressed. Also our Infused Olive Oils are cold pressed as the base is always a Extra Virgin Olive Oil where citrus fruits, herbs and spices are being added.
Are all of medEATerraneo's products free from additives?

Yes, all our products are 100% pure and made with natural ingredients only. You won’t find any artificial and/or harmful ingredients such as food coloring, glucose syrup, corn starch, canola oil, artificial aroma etc. on the list of ingredients.
Is it possible to visit the farms in Italy where medEATerraneo's products come from?

Yes,absolutely! If you are planning a trip to Italy, get in touch with us and we would be more than happy to organize a visit including a free tasting for you.
What is the difference between medEATerraneo's EVOOs and Balsamic Vinegar compared to regular store bought products?

All our products are of the highest possible quality and produced in an artisan and sustainable way. The olives for our EVOO are all cultivated on the farms of our producers and are being hand-picked, and our Balsamic Vinegar all age in wooden barrels from 18 months to 25 years and are made of grapes only. We only work with the best producers in the world. Many Michelin Star Chefs all over Italy are using our EVOO from the Sommariva farm (e.g. the Piazza Duomo in Alba) and our Balsamic Vinegar is bought by many VIP customers, such as Hollywood actors and athletes.