
Sicilian oregano is among the finest thanks to its intense, faintly bitter flavor. The name derives from the Greek Origanos, composed of oros - meaning mountain and ganos meaning beauty or joy. The meaning, therefore, is mountain beauty. The Romans used it in cooking, but also in some medical recipes.
Since 1989, Madama Oliva has been producing high quality natural preserves and olive products from Carsoli, Italy. The company is the leader in processing of fresh table olives, each with its own peculiarities, smells and flavours. Madama Oliva makes tradition and authenticity coexist with the current needs of quality and food safety.