Italy dedicates 1,400-year-old olive tree to Michelle Obama

A province in southern Italy has dedicated a 1,400-year-old olive tree known as “The Queen” to US First Lady Michelle Obama because of her commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles. Lecce province in the farming region of Apulia said that the roughly 100 litres of extra-virgin olive oil made from the fruits of the giant tree would be sent to the White House every year starting this fall. The initiative is being supported by local farmers including the “Sant’Anna Cooperative,” which manages the 1,500 hectares where the tree is located.