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Spread the culture of extra virgin olive oil and a healthy life style at school.
OUR COMMITMENT

To reach 1 million youths in 10 years with our educational projects.We are committed to spreading the culture of extra virgin olive oil through an educational programme for students, teachers and families. Raising awareness of the sector, the region and its specialities as well as the product’s nutraceutical properties and how best to use it.

A healthy lifestyle can be learned from an early age

Launched in 2014, our food education program for schools “Monini for school” focuses on extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean diet. Assisted by a digital teaching kit, pupils and their families discover the key themes of farming, production, nutrition, exercise and sustainability. Originally offered to nursery and primary school pupils in Italy and then extended to secondary schools, the project now includes tools, contents, and an educational offering designed specifically for youths, such as master classes taught by university professors, researchers and chefs.

Yesterday

2.378

schools involved

74.175

students involved

Today

10.175

schools involved

900.000

students involved in Italy and Poland

TOMORROW

14.000

schools to be involved

1.000.000

1,000,000 pupils to be involved in Europe

Why this is important

01GOOD NUTRITION EDUCATION BEGINS AT SCHOOL

Unbalanced diets and incorrect eating habits are the main causes of malnutrition and children and youths are the most vulnerable groups in terms of incorrect nutrition, because they are easily influenced by the habits of those around them. Investing in youth education is the first step to contributing towards the well-being of tomorrow’s grown-ups.

02THE BENEFITS OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

If we are to educate responsible consumers and healthy citizens, we need to get our children used to a correct food culture. Recent studies have proven how extra virgin olive oil can positively influence growth in children* and how it is a natural ally in the prevention of various diseases in adulthood.

*G.Trapani et al. Olive oil: maternal and pediatric health. Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine 2017;6(1)

*G.Trapani et al. Olive oil: maternal and pediatric health. Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine 2017;6(1)

2 billion

People in the world suffering from nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition

1.000

The early days of life which decisively influence children’s physical and mental health

77%

Italian children spend mealtimes with their parents

74%

Of Italian schools state that they teach nutrition education

21%

Child obesity rate in Italy – among the highest in Europe

Educational program 2021/2022

“Monini for school” is our educational program that gives teachers and pupils of all ages the opportunity to discover EVO oil and its entire production chain from up close, along with the nutraceutical properties of the product and the best way to enjoy it. For the school year 2021-2022 we have designed three new digital platforms to accompany teachers, pupils and family in a story that speaks of healthy eating, goodness and tradition.

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Elixir of long life
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Elixir of long life

Extra virgin olive oil has unique beneficial properties, this is why we support scientific research focused on the connection between extra virgin olive oil and health.

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