Begüm Baranalp
Agricultural Engineer, graduate of Ege University Faculty of Agriculture (Dairy Technology), currently engaged in olive cultivation and olive oil production. I successfully completed the sensory training program at ONAOO and passed the official examination in Imperia, Italy, gaining formal qualification in olive oil sensory analysis in 2025. As olive growing and olive oil production are […]
Edoardo Rinaldi
My name is Edoardo Rinaldi, and I represent the fourth generation of the Rinaldi family, which has been dedicated to producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil for over 90 years. The company, founded with dedication and passion, has built a solid reputation in the industry over the years through its brands Rinaldi, Raineri, and Meriggio.
Demetris Taliotis
Demetris Taliotis is the Chief Olive Oil Obsessive at Aparthenasa, an award-winning agrocraft estate focusing on the production of terroir-driven extra virgin olive oil from Cyprus. He is a graduate of the prestigious Expert Course in Virgin Olive Oil Tasting of the University of Jaén and a jury member to numerous international olive oil competitions. […]
Sarah Wolferstan
I do talks and public tastings for a variety of organisations including the UK Italian Trade Agency, FarmEd and prestigious cooking schools such as the Anna Tasca Lanza school in Sicily. I consult for food and olive farming businesses in the UK. I am looking forward to sharing my experience in the UK, and to […]
Merily Peterson
Through my company Oliiv, I import, introduce, and sell high-quality extra virgin olive oil in Estonia, primarily through an online store and curated experiences. The website and e-shop provide the opportunity to learn more about each product and make informed purchases. My activities include guided tastings, culinary pairings, and cultural events — from intimate gatherings […]
Alia El Askalany
Alia has added a new skill to her culinary & gastronomy portfolio, being the first Egyptian female chef to hold a certificate as an advanced professional olive oil taster & sommelier from ONAOO Scuola in Liguria, Italy (The National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters). Through her tasting skills & extensive practice, Alia has started a […]
EUI RYANG LEE
Since 2020, I have been dedicated to promoting and distributing Italian extra virgin olive oil in the Korean market.I started a direct import business, carefully selecting high-quality artisanal producers with the goal of introducing Korean consumers to the excellence of Italian EVOO. Currently, I supply my products to department stores and fine dining restaurants, and […]
Mette Andreasen
I have work with and sold EVOO to customers since 2018. The world of olive oil is growing in interest for the consumer, in which I care to help with.To keep learning and be updated in this field to share knowledge to the end consumers. For them to understand the importance of EVOO. Specially when […]
Michelle Ruata
Michelle, born in 1997, graduated in Business Administration in the University of Studies in Torino. In 2020 passed the selective trials at the end of the Official Technical Course for Olive Oil Tasters obtaining the Certificate of Physiological Suitability for Tasting. In 2022, after passing the advanced course’s exam, she became a Professional Taster of […]
Müge Nebioglu
I started studying tasting related to olive oil, one of the subjects I worked in 2010, and got the title of Professional Olive Oil Taster at ONAOO, the first international school in Italy and number one in the world. I am still continuing my education. I have organized olive oil tasting trainings with ONAOO, workshops […]