Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes - professional development and international networks.

Established in 2001, Savantes presents training courses, events and promotes excellence in extra virgin olive oil. With over 200 participants from Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and North America, the programme presents the world's best extra virgin olive oils with guidance from leading independent experts.

The next Savantes courses are to be held in 2008 in Seville, Spain (20th-22nd May), and Modena, Italy (27-29 May ).

Savantes aims to inform those with a business or personal interest in olive oil on current taste and market trends around the world. This is achieved by providing:

- The leading extra virgin olive oils from around the world for tasting.
- Tutoring and refreshment of the sensory assessment of olive oils.
- Current local and international market data and price points.
- Realistic commercial evaluation of participant’s oils using the above benchmarks.
- Ideas on the culinary uses of olive oils.
- Assistance in the blending of new season oils to a differentiated, marketable and profitable product.
- Opportunities for trading in olive oils required to enhance a blend or reach critical mass.
- A marketing network of accomplished tasters, chefs, distributors and food media.
- Personal development and peer recognition.

Presenters include Judy Ridgway, Gerardo Jiménez Luque and Simon Field.

Visit Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes for more information and booking details.