Olive Oil - Hanoi (July 10th) Following the success of the 2019 Olive Oil event in HCM, this year, Hanoi would have a chance to experience pure, authentic taste of Italian olive oil. Originating in the Mediterranean, olive oil in Italy has been exported everywhere around the world. Together with Spain and Greece, Italy is one of the leading EU olive oil producers, reporting a total cultivated area of roughly 1.1 million hectares. Dishes with olive oil are blessed with fruity, aromatic taste along with great health benefits as olive oil is a natural antioxidant, provides skin softening effects, provides a smooth hair and provides essential nutrients for the intestines and stomach.
Truffles - Quinessence of Italian Cuisine (Online Webinar, August 21st) Truffles have long been considered a delicacy of the European aristocracy. This precious mushroom absorbs all the quintessence of the soil, resulting in high nutritional value and a unique scent. Just a few slices of truffles are more than enough to bring out the perfect flavor of the dish. With favorable climate and rich soil, Italy is one of the largest truffle producer and exporter in the world. The two most famous types of truffles, the white and the black truffles, could be found in many regions across Italy. In the webinar “Truffles - Quinessence of Italian Cuisine”, our expert from Selektia Italia Srl explained to Vietnamese food importers and foodlovers about history of Italian truffles, how it’s made and how to combine it into Italian dishes. NEWS - PAGE 13
