1989
9 November
AGRUMATO is born
The first
Extra Virgin Olive Oil with citrus fruits,
now imitated throughout the world,
that changed
forever
the history of condiments.
1990
DECEMBER 6th
National olive tree academy
the AGRUMATO becomes known
The 6th DECEMBER 1990,
during the International Conference “OLIVE OIL AND ITS FUTURE” organised by the ACCADEMIA NAZIONALE dell’OLIVO di Spoleto , AGRUMATO® and the Extra Virgin Olive Oils of the Ricci family of Lanciano were presented to the academic and productive world for the first time.
1991
March 13th
AGRUMATO® becomes a registered trademark
a neologism created by the Ricci family, becomes a REGISTERED BRAND in the world.
Agrumato® and the extra virgin monocultivar getsemani, conquer the 20 ITALIAN CHEfs AWARDED by the European Economic Community as CULTURES OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
…from Iaccarino to Barbieri,
Gambardella to Alia
1992
25 March
Agrumato olive oil on the catwalk
The lemon oil of the RICCI family, on the catwalk at the most prestigious Hotel School in Abruzzo.
RICCI are organizing the FIRST COMPETITION for the promotion of their authentic AGRUMATO® l’Orginale.
1992
May
cibus of parma
AGRUMATO makes its debut at CIBUS in PARMA 1992
AGRUMATO® debuts at the CIBUS in PARMA 1992, the most important Italian international event dedicated to food, obtaining a resounding success, such as to push in the course of the following years many Italian and foreign producers of EVO oil to follow and imitate this revolutionary seasoning developed by Francesco and Lino Ricci.
… in the same event, are presented and marketed for the first time, even three delicacies considered authentic foodrarities, so much so as to be included among the 100 rarest products in Italy, such as the MELAZZO® (fig molasses) and desserts such as the PADDUNI (fig-based) and the PANICILLI (with zibibbo grapes and citron).
1992
Autumn
Agrumato towards the future
AGRUMATO towards the FUTURE !
For the first time, at the Hotelier Institute of Villa Santa Maria (Abruzzo) – one of the most prestigious in the world – the “Chefs of the future” meet the AGRUMATO, engaging in the preparation of refined and tasty recipes.
1992
autumn
AGRUMATO ®
lands in the usa and is immediately a protagonist
… from LANCIANO (Abruzzo) at RED SAGE
the most prestigious restaurant in Washington by Chef Mark Miller.
1992
autumn
AGRUMATO ® OLIVE OIL AT THE WHITE HOUSE
AGRUMATO ® .becomes a supplier to the White House for the entrie period of the CLINTON Presidency.
1992
December
Ricci family products, among the best 500 gift ideas in the world
FromAGRUMATO to Olive al Sasso, from Melazzo to Padduni and Panicilli, the delicacies of the Lanciano company, in Marie Claire’s guide to Christmas delicacies.
1992
December
agrumato on starbene
Starbene the prestigious Mondadori health monthly,
select AGRUMATO® Oil among the 50 gift ideas to feel good.
1993
26 January
ZUNI "adopts" the AGRUMATO
One of the most famous restaurants in the United States founded by the unforgettable Billy West in 1979 includes in its menu, our AGRUMATO LEMON! Many thanks!
1993
14 February
AGRUMATO ® Lemon Olive Oil from LANCIANO
"The Ricci family now offers some of the highest quality."
in 1993 new AGRUMATO® oils were produced.
We find, therefore, in addition to the “classic” lemon olive oil, the citron olive oil and orange, tangerine …
1993
28 February
celebrating delicacies
The restaurant VIVANDE Porta Pia in collaboration with Rolando Beramendi, celebrate in San Francisco the Lemon AGRUMATO of the RICCI brothers of Lanciano.
1993
April
Salt & Pepper
The prestigious magazine Sale & Pepe, the menisle for eating well, selects the AGRUMATO delicacies distributed in Milan by Mirabilia.
From AGRUMATO Lemon to Padduni, to Olives to Sasso to Melazzo.
1993
April 25th
the german Sunday magazine writes about AGRUMATO
The most popular German Sunday Magazine – WELT AM SONNTAG – recommends to its readers the best “Spezialitaten aus Italien” of the RICCI family from Lanciano.
1993
August
the Ricci boys and their products.
The prestigious American magazine WINE & SPIRITSthrough the pen of Bill St. John, tells the story of the “Ricci Boys” and their fantastic products: from thelemon AGRUMATO to the “single-live” EVOs such as Getsemani – from the porcini mushroom sauces to the melazzo and panicilli to the padduni.
“For me, the true Italy is Abruzzo!”
(Bill St. John – Chicago Tribune food critic )
1993
October – December
agrumato on "L'ESPRESSO"
Luciano Di Lello and Paola Mantovano of the ESPRESSO dedicate to the RICCI brothers, authentic “food hunter” of Mediterranean delicacies, two articles, to talk about the refined food that Francesco and Lino Ricci, starting from Abruzzo, have found in their gastronomic raids in the regions of southern Italy, such as the melazzo, panicilli and padduni that were presented and marketed for the first time at CIBUS in Parma 1992 and at Fancy Food in Washington 1992.
Three delicacies included by right among the 100 rarest in Italy.
1994
7 July
gour-med
… AGRUMATO is mentioned in the prestigious German scientific journal on lifestyle and health.
1994
July 10-13
40th annual international fancy food & confection show
new york city
The extra virgin olive oil APRUTIUM of the company from Lanciano, among the main novelties of the Fancy Food of New York 1994.
Moreover, in this event there is an extraordinary international affirmation forAGRUMATO that wins its first AWARDS as “innovative seasoning” 1994 at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.
1994
28 July
essen & trinken
The famous German cooking magazine “tells” AGRUMATO in the Orange and Lemon versions!
1994
September – October
n.a.s.f.t. showcase
The magazine of the N.A.S.F.T. Association USA, after the success at the AWARDS in the category of condiments, presentsAGRUMATO®… defined as one of the most “intriguing” condiments of the 1994 Fancy Food Show in New York.
1994-95
December – January
italian catalogue
AGRUMATO® among the delicacies of Italian Catalogue
1995
January
Badische Zeitung
Petra Kistler in the well-known Freiburg daily Badische Zeitung, talks about AGRUMATO and Vincent Becker‘s “Spezialitaten aus Italien”.
1995
May 20th-24th
SPeciality Foods Foodservice
The American Restaurateurs newsletter introduces AGRUMATO seasonings to its association.
1995
July 5th
lisa
The famous German women’s lifestyle, fashion and cooking weekly magazine talks about AGRUMATO in the Lemon, Citron and Orange versions.
1995
9-12 July
41st Annual International Fancy Food & Confection Show
Fratelli Ricci’s Getsemani and Aprutium extra virgin olive oils are among the main attractions of the 1995 New York Fancy FoodShow.
1995
August 23rd
journal
German women’s magazine, celebrates the AGRUMATO Lemon, Cedar and Orange seasoning collection.
1995
September – October
n.a.s.f.t SHowcase
The N.A.S.F.T. Association USA, always attentive to highlight companies capable of introducing innovations in the food sector, talks about AGRUMATO awarded among the top 5 seasonings of the Fancy Food Show in New York
1996
25 March
Vincent Becker
Wolfgang Friedrich dedicates an entire section of its renowned catalogue to the products of the Ricci family of Lanciano. From AGRUMATO condiments to Monocultivar EVO …TORCULUM from Gentile variety and GETSEMANI from Olivastro variety.
1996
January 24th
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
The most widely circulated newspaper on the West Coast of the United States, San Francisco Chronicle, celebrates AGRUMATO Tangerine and AGRUMATO Lemon with Herbs.
1996
1995 / 1996 / 1997
Kellerei der BASF
BASF, a well-known German multinational, introduces AGRUMATO in its prestigious catalogue of wines, which it has been selecting and selling in 200 countries around the world for over 100 years.
1996
March 13th
Frankfurter Allgemeine Magazin
The famous German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), founded in 1949 and a point of reference for businessmen and intellectuals, dedicates an article to AGRUMATO lemon, describing it as a first class Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
1996
November 6th
FREUNDIN
The German women’s magazine from Munich celebrates AGRUMATO condiments … delicacies from southern Italy.
1997
AMERICAN WAY
AGRUMATO flies with AMERICAN AIRLINES in Business class
1997
January
Millionaire
The magazine of business and entrepreneurial ideas, tells about the success ofAGRUMATO and Italian products in Spain.
1997
paula bosch's weine
AGRUMATO Lemon the only condiment featured in the prestigious Paula Bosch wine guide
1997
July
Premiata salumeria italiana
The exclusive and very prestigious Italian delicatessen magazine dedicates to the AGRUMATO phenomenon an entire and detailed editorial that tells the authentic story of the product created in the 1980s by the Ricci family of Lanciano.
1997
October
bon appetit
AGRUMATO … the “Dukes of OIL” , according to the American monthly food and entertainment magazine Bon Appétit of the Condé Nast Group. Bon Appétit presents AGRUMATO Lemon with Herbs – AGRUMATO Orange – AGRUMATO Tangerine.
1998
March 27th
QANTAS AUSTRALIA
The Australian airline conquered by AGRUMATO® used in the dishes served in first class on QANTAS intercontinental flights.
1999
November
HOUSE & HOME The BEST OLIVES OILS
The prestigious CANADIAN magazine presents the best Extras imported in CANADA
2000
14 February
THE CENTER
from LANCIANO to WASHINGTON
The Oil that conquered the CLINTONs.
AGRUMATO® Lemon was offered by the US President to his guests during the inauguration lunch of his second term.
source: IL CENTRO
2000
June
millionaire EKO' - SPECIAL FRANCHISING - AGRUMATO® from LANCIANO
In 2000, the famous magazine Millionaire returns to talk about the two “Food Hunter” brothers from Lanciano who have been searching for forgotten Italian and Mediterranean delicacies since the 1980s.
A journey that has led them over time to produce and market refined food products that have arrived on the best tables around the world.
2001
March 13th
Japan
The best shops and the most renowned restaurants consecrate the two leading products of the AGRUMATO® line in the Land of the Rising Sun.
2005
August
der feinschmecker
The prestigious German gourmet magazine(Der Feinschmecker), which covers fine cuisine, wine and lifestyle, celebrates AGRUMATO’s Lemon and Orange products.
2011
DECEMBER 6th
le guide cusine
The Canadian magazine ” Le GUIDE CUISINE ” devotes an entire editorial to the true history of the AGRUMATO.
AGRUMATO is a new type of condiment.
2011
Big Island - Australia
“The best AGRUMATO® olis from the Adriatic sea…” the Australian magazine tells thehe history of AGRUMATO.
2015
February
moi & la cuisine
Canadian children discovering AGRUMATO in the temple of Epicierie Fine of Quebec, by Manon Robert – FAITE LEUR DECOUVRIR DE NOUVELLES SAVEURS
2017
March 13th
I drink the leaf
Bevo La Foglia by Nunzio Di Paolo and Gino Primavera.
The alchemy of drinking with products from Abruzzo D’ABRUZZO.
2017
DECEMBER 6th
D'abruzzo
PAN’AGRUMATO® with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo has the right to be part of the traditional “Cucina Abruzzese delle Feste“.
2017
March 13th
tessen olive
AGRUMATO1989 –
A new word to indicate a long-standing product …
2017
DECEMBER 6th
Los Angeles International
Prestigious affirmation for our Extra Virgin Agrumato Olive Oil, which won three GOLD medals with the Lemon AGRUMATO at the 2017 edition of theInternational Olive Oil Competition in Los Angeles.
2017
frentano's citrus oil conquers los angeles
The Abruzzo newspapers celebrate the three gold medals won at the American event Los Angeles International by Agrumato Lemon.
2018
DECEMBER 6th
INTERNATIONAL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL COMPETITION in Los Angeles
L ‘AGRUMATO Cedar is confirmed with a GOLD medal best seasoning 2019 in the category flavored
2018
NEW YORK FANCY FOOD SHOW
Clamorous affirmation at the Fancy Food Show in New York of the PAN’AGRUMATO with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo , which won the AWARDS as product of the year 2018
2017
frentano's citrus oil conquers los angeles
The Abruzzo newspapers celebrate the three gold medals won at the American event Los Angeles International by Agrumato Lemon.
1989
9 November
AGRUMATO is born
The first
Extra Virgin Olive Oil with citrus fruits,
now imitated throughout the world,
that changed
forever
the history of condiments.
1990
DECEMBER 6th
National olive tree academy
the AGRUMATO becomes known
The 6th DECEMBER 1990,
during the International Conference “OLIVE OIL AND ITS FUTURE” organised by the ACCADEMIA NAZIONALE dell’OLIVO di Spoleto , AGRUMATO® and the Extra Virgin Olive Oils of the Ricci family of Lanciano were presented to the academic and productive world for the first time.
1991
March 13th
AGRUMATO® becomes a registered trademark
a neologism created by the Ricci family, becomes a REGISTERED BRAND in the world.
Agrumato® and the extra virgin monocultivar getsemani, conquer the 20 ITALIAN CHEfs AWARDED by the European Economic Community as CULTURES OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
…from Iaccarino to Barbieri,
Gambardella to Alia
1992
25 March
Agrumato olive oil on the catwalk
The lemon oil of the RICCI family, on the catwalk at the most prestigious Hotel School in Abruzzo.
RICCI are organizing the FIRST COMPETITION for the promotion of their authentic AGRUMATO® l’Orginale.
1992
May
cibus of parma
AGRUMATO makes its debut at CIBUS in PARMA 1992
AGRUMATO® debuts at the CIBUS in PARMA 1992, the most important Italian international event dedicated to food, obtaining a resounding success, such as to push in the course of the following years many Italian and foreign producers of EVO oil to follow and imitate this revolutionary seasoning developed by Francesco and Lino Ricci.
… in the same event, are presented and marketed for the first time, even three delicacies considered authentic foodrarities, so much so as to be included among the 100 rarest products in Italy, such as the MELAZZO® (fig molasses) and desserts such as the PADDUNI (fig-based) and the PANICILLI (with zibibbo grapes and citron).
1992
Autumn
Agrumato towards the future
AGRUMATO towards the FUTURE !
For the first time, at the Hotelier Institute of Villa Santa Maria (Abruzzo) – one of the most prestigious in the world – the “Chefs of the future” meet the AGRUMATO, engaging in the preparation of refined and tasty recipes.
1992
autumn
AGRUMATO ®
lands in the usa and is immediately a protagonist
… from LANCIANO (Abruzzo) at RED SAGE
the most prestigious restaurant in Washington by Chef Mark Miller.
1992
autumn
AGRUMATO ® OLIVE OIL AT THE WHITE HOUSE
AGRUMATO ® .becomes a supplier to the White House for the entrie period of the CLINTON Presidency.
1992
December
Ricci family products, among the best 500 gift ideas in the world
FromAGRUMATO to Olive al Sasso, from Melazzo to Padduni and Panicilli, the delicacies of the Lanciano company, in Marie Claire’s guide to Christmas delicacies.
1992
December
agrumato on starbene
Starbene the prestigious Mondadori health monthly,
select AGRUMATO® Oil among the 50 gift ideas to feel good.
1992
dicembre
1993
26 January
ZUNI "adopts" the AGRUMATO
One of the most famous restaurants in the United States founded by the unforgettable Billy West in 1979 includes in its menu, our AGRUMATO LEMON! Many thanks!
1993
14 February
AGRUMATO ® Lemon Olive Oil from LANCIANO
"The Ricci family now offers some of the highest quality."
in 1993 new AGRUMATO® oils were produced.
We find, therefore, in addition to the “classic” lemon olive oil, the citron olive oil and orange, tangerine …
1993
28 February
celebrating delicacies
The restaurant VIVANDE Porta Pia in collaboration with Rolando Beramendi, celebrate in San Francisco the Lemon AGRUMATO of the RICCI brothers of Lanciano.
1993
April
Salt & Pepper
The prestigious magazine Sale & Pepe, the menisle for eating well, selects the AGRUMATO delicacies distributed in Milan by Mirabilia.
From AGRUMATO Lemon to Padduni, to Olives to Sasso to Melazzo.
1993
April 25th
the german Sunday magazine writes about AGRUMATO
The most popular German Sunday Magazine – WELT AM SONNTAG – recommends to its readers the best “Spezialitaten aus Italien” of the RICCI family from Lanciano.
1993
August
the Ricci boys and their products.
The prestigious American magazine WINE & SPIRITSthrough the pen of Bill St. John, tells the story of the “Ricci Boys” and their fantastic products: from thelemon AGRUMATO to the “single-live” EVOs such as Getsemani – from the porcini mushroom sauces to the melazzo and panicilli to the padduni.
“For me, the true Italy is Abruzzo!”
(Bill St. John – Chicago Tribune food critic )
1993
October – December
agrumato on "L'ESPRESSO"
Luciano Di Lello and Paola Mantovano of the ESPRESSO dedicate to the RICCI brothers, authentic “food hunter” of Mediterranean delicacies, two articles, to talk about the refined food that Francesco and Lino Ricci, starting from Abruzzo, have found in their gastronomic raids in the regions of southern Italy, such as the melazzo, panicilli and padduni that were presented and marketed for the first time at CIBUS in Parma 1992 and at Fancy Food in Washington 1992.
Three delicacies included by right among the 100 rarest in Italy.
1994
May
Zingerman's
guide to good olive oil
Ari Weinzweig, founder of Zingerman’s USA and a true connoisseur of Extra Virgin Olive Oils “tells of his encounter” with AGRUMATO®, in his “GUIDE TO GOOD OF OLIVE OIL“.
“This olio AGRUMATO® is one of the most delicious foods I’ve ever eaten.
Everything about this oil is elegant.”
1994
7 July
gour-med
… AGRUMATO is mentioned in the prestigious German scientific journal on lifestyle and health.
1994
July 10-13
40th annual international fancy food & confection show
new york city
The extra virgin olive oil APRUTIUM of the company from Lanciano, among the main novelties of the Fancy Food of New York 1994.
Moreover, in this event there is an extraordinary international affirmation forAGRUMATO that wins its first AWARDS as “innovative seasoning” 1994 at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.
1994
28 July
essen & trinken
The famous German cooking magazine “tells” AGRUMATO in the Orange and Lemon versions!
1994
September – October
n.a.s.f.t. showcase
The magazine of the N.A.S.F.T. Association USA, after the success at the AWARDS in the category of condiments, presentsAGRUMATO®… defined as one of the most “intriguing” condiments of the 1994 Fancy Food Show in New York.
1994-95
December – January
italian catalogue
AGRUMATO® among the delicacies of Italian Catalogue
1995
January
Badische Zeitung
Petra Kistler in the well-known Freiburg daily Badische Zeitung, talks about AGRUMATO and Vincent Becker‘s “Spezialitaten aus Italien”.
1995
May 20th-24th
SPeciality Foods Foodservice
The American Restaurateurs newsletter introduces AGRUMATO seasonings to its association.
1995
July 5th
lisa
The famous German women’s lifestyle, fashion and cooking weekly magazine talks about AGRUMATO in the Lemon, Citron and Orange versions.
1995
9-12 July
41st Annual International Fancy Food & Confection Show
Fratelli Ricci’s Getsemani and Aprutium extra virgin olive oils are among the main attractions of the 1995 New York Fancy FoodShow.
1995
August 23rd
journal
German women’s magazine, celebrates the AGRUMATO Lemon, Cedar and Orange seasoning collection.
1995
September – October
n.a.s.f.t SHowcase
The N.A.S.F.T. Association USA, always attentive to highlight companies capable of introducing innovations in the food sector, talks about AGRUMATO awarded among the top 5 seasonings of the Fancy Food Show in New York
1996
25 March
Vincent Becker
Wolfgang Friedrich dedicates an entire section of its renowned catalogue to the products of the Ricci family of Lanciano. From AGRUMATO condiments to Monocultivar EVO …TORCULUM from Gentile variety and GETSEMANI from Olivastro variety.
1996
January 24th
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
The most widely circulated newspaper on the West Coast of the United States, San Francisco Chronicle, celebrates AGRUMATO Tangerine and AGRUMATO Lemon with Herbs.
1996
1995 / 1996 / 1997
Kellerei der BASF
BASF, a well-known German multinational, introduces AGRUMATO in its prestigious catalogue of wines, which it has been selecting and selling in 200 countries around the world for over 100 years.
1996
March 13th
Frankfurter Allgemeine Magazin
The famous German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), founded in 1949 and a point of reference for businessmen and intellectuals, dedicates an article to AGRUMATO lemon, describing it as a first class Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
1996
November 6th
FREUNDIN
The German women’s magazine from Munich celebrates AGRUMATO condiments … delicacies from southern Italy.
1997
AMERICAN WAY
AGRUMATO flies with AMERICAN AIRLINES in Business class
1997
January
Millionaire
The magazine of business and entrepreneurial ideas, tells about the success ofAGRUMATO and Italian products in Spain.
1997
paula bosch's weine
AGRUMATO Lemon the only condiment featured in the prestigious Paula Bosch wine guide
1997
July
Premiata salumeria italiana
The exclusive and very prestigious Italian delicatessen magazine dedicates to the AGRUMATO phenomenon an entire and detailed editorial that tells the authentic story of the product created in the 1980s by the Ricci family of Lanciano.
1997
October
bon appetit
AGRUMATO … the “Dukes of OIL” , according to the American monthly food and entertainment magazine Bon Appétit of the Condé Nast Group. Bon Appétit presents AGRUMATO Lemon with Herbs – AGRUMATO Orange – AGRUMATO Tangerine.
1998
March 27th
QANTAS AUSTRALIA
The Australian airline conquered by AGRUMATO® used in the dishes served in first class on QANTAS intercontinental flights.
1999
March 31st
LIQUID GOLD OF ITALY by WINE SPECTATOR
The bible of wine in the world (Wine Spectator ) talks about the bestExtra Virgin Olive Oil of Italy among which APRUTIUM of the Ricci family of LANCIANOstands out.
1999
November
HOUSE & HOME The BEST OLIVES OILS
The prestigious CANADIAN magazine presents the best Extras imported in CANADA
2000
14 February
THE CENTER
from LANCIANO to WASHINGTON
The Oil that conquered the CLINTONs.
AGRUMATO® Lemon was offered by the US President to his guests during the inauguration lunch of his second term.
source: IL CENTRO
2000
June
millionaire EKO' - SPECIAL FRANCHISING - AGRUMATO® from LANCIANO
In 2000, the famous magazine Millionaire returns to talk about the two “Food Hunter” brothers from Lanciano who have been searching for forgotten Italian and Mediterranean delicacies since the 1980s.
A journey that has led them over time to produce and market refined food products that have arrived on the best tables around the world.
2011
DECEMBER 6th
le guide cusine
The Canadian magazine ” Le GUIDE CUISINE ” devotes an entire editorial to the true history of the AGRUMATO.
AGRUMATO is a new type of condiment.
2011
Big Island - Australia
“The best AGRUMATO® olis from the Adriatic sea…” the Australian magazine tells thehe history of AGRUMATO.
2017
March 13th
I drink the leaf
Bevo La Foglia by Nunzio Di Paolo and Gino Primavera.
The alchemy of drinking with products from Abruzzo D’ABRUZZO.
2017
DECEMBER 6th
D'abruzzo
PAN’AGRUMATO® with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo has the right to be part of the traditional “Cucina Abruzzese delle Feste“.
2017
March 13th
tessen olive
AGRUMATO1989 –
A new word to indicate a long-standing product …
2017
DECEMBER 6th
Los Angeles International
Prestigious affirmation for our Extra Virgin Agrumato Olive Oil, which won three GOLD medals with the Lemon AGRUMATO at the 2017 edition of theInternational Olive Oil Competition in Los Angeles.
2017
frentano's citrus oil conquers los angeles
The Abruzzo newspapers celebrate the three gold medals won at the American event Los Angeles International by Agrumato Lemon.
2018
DECEMBER 6th
INTERNATIONAL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL COMPETITION in Los Angeles
L ‘AGRUMATO Cedar is confirmed with a GOLD medal best seasoning 2019 in the category flavored
2018
NEW YORK FANCY FOOD SHOW
Clamorous affirmation at the Fancy Food Show in New York of the PAN’AGRUMATO with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo , which won the AWARDS as product of the year 2018
