Probably the ultimate symbol of the Mediterranean region, olive oil was the star of the tasting event held on 30 of November in Valencia (Spain) at the premises of the Presidency of “Generalitat Valenciana”. 

A group of young students from the Professional School 'Xavier' (ESCUELA PROFESIONAL XAVIER) has been introduced to a selection of extra virgin olive oils from different Mediterranean countries by expert Dr. Sebastián Sánchez, Professor at the Center for Advanced Studies in Olive Grove and Olive Oils of the University of Jaen (Spain) and member of the ARTOLIO project. 

The event, organized by the ENI CBC Med Branch Office for the Western Mediterranean, allowed to shed light on the many health benefits of olive oil and the importance of supporting small producers to ensure a high-quality product on the long run. 

Event held to celebrate the first-ever 'Day of the Mediterranean' promoted by the Union for the Mediterranean.