Olives From Spain and Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli at Johnson & Wales

MIAMI, Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Olives from Spain proudly partnered with Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli for a private demonstration to Johnson & Wales culinary students.  The event took place at the school's Miami location where 48 students and two faculty members participated in the activities.  Exclusive recipes developed by Rapicavoli and Olives from Spain were the center of attention to showcase the sophisticated versatility of the Mediterranean wonders.

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During the special event, students were given multiple opportunities to experience the power of Olives from Spain.  Following speeches by both Chef Rapicavoli and Olives from Spain ambassadors, students were given the opportunity to observe and question.  Chef Giorgio went through step-by-step process for his all-new Olives from Spain Recipes including Marinated Olives with Lemon, Oregano & Garlic and Grilled Gordal Olives with Manchego, Rosemary & Shallots.  Also demonstrated during the event was a Cheesecake with Candied Black Olives.

From each recipe showcased, Johnson & Wales students were given an in-depth look into the wonderful world of Olives from Spain.  Incredibly versatile, Chef Rapicavoli showcased how Spanish Olives can make any dish more robust and memorable, including dessert.  Elegant and powerful, Olives from Spain will now surely be added to the repertoire of these future culinary masters. 

About Interaceituna and Olives From Spain
Interaceituna is the Inter-Professional Table Olive Organization recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Created to implement different general interest programs and activities, Interaceituna promotes knowledge of the Spanish table olive and conducts research and development in order to identify improvements in the product and in the production techniques.

According to the International Olive Council (IOC), Spain ranks as number one in the world for olive cultivation with other Mediterranean countries lagging further behind.  Across the last six seasons, the world average of olive production weighed in at 2,371,000 tons – 25 percent of that production came from Spain.  In 2012, Spain accounted for 39 percent of the world's olive trade, mainly exporting to the USA, Italy, Russia, France and Germany. (Source: ASEMESA, table olive exporters and industrials association). For more information, please visit http://www.olivesfromspain.us/, www.facebook.com/olivesfromspain or follow Olives from Spain @olivesfromspain.

About ICEX and Foods From Spain
ICEX Spain Exports and Investment promotes Spanish companies' international expansion through its network of local Trade Commission Offices throughout the world. In the United States the Foods from Spain division, of the Trade Commission of Spain in New York, leads all initiatives promoting Spain's foods and companies in the USA. For more information visit www.foodsfromspain.com  or contact us at [email protected].

CONTACT: Jessica Drouet, 1-305-444-4647, [email protected]

SOURCE Olives from Spain

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