Since 1986, he has been Head of Blending and Sensory Analysis at leading global olive oil companies. Professional Taster, Vice President and Panel Leader of the O.N.A.O.O. – Imperia Chamber of Commerce.
Lecturer in professional technical courses and university master’s degrees in sensory analysis.
Speaker at international conferences on olive oil and its sensory analysis. Author of publications, articles, and books on olive oil and tasting.
Expert in international olive oil markets.
Agricultural entrepreneur (olive oil mill operator) In 2016, I opened my own farm. In 2018, I became an olive oil mill operator at the Armato Cristina farm. Producer of table olives. Collaboration with Lodo Guide.
IOC panel member, Executive Director The Olive OIl Academy BV.
Worked for more then 25 years in the Financial Industry. After buying a house in Italy and became owner of a small olive grove.To satisfy my hunger for more knowledge about olives, I completed in 2023 the Olive Oil Sommelier Certificaiton in London. Followed by the Courses at ONAOO in Imperia, Italy, to the Master Olive Oil Consultant at ESAO in Valencia/Jaén, Spain, to Professional Taster Table Olives, and Professional Olive Oil Taster. I am co-owner of the Dutch Olive Oil Institute and a panelmember of an IOC-approved tasting panel. Also judge in several international olive oil competitions such as EVO IOOC in Italy.
I am co-owner of the Dutch Olive Oil Institute and a panelmember of an IOC-approved tasting panel. Also judge in several international olive oil competitions such as EVO IOOC in Italy, As co-onwer I am deeply involved in The Olive Oil Academy as executive director. By combining our expertise and networks, we offer a high-quality learning program for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Students receive training based on the latest research and industry insights.
Table Olives Course
Andria
Training as professional olive oil tasters is not only a personal pleasure: the universe that revolves around olive oil and its supply chain also offers a wide range of job, growth and specialization opportunities.
The advanced course allows you to consolidate and deepen your knowledge of oil tasting and obtain the qualification of ONAOO Professional Taster, but above all, to be included in the "International Register of Professional Tasters".
Participants learn about varieties, processing, and sensory tasting, with practical exercises under the guidance of experts.
Participants are invited to recognize strengths, weaknesses, qualities and organoleptic characteristics of the various oils
