and, this company's brand, Montolivo, is sold exclusively thru Costco
Dear xxxxxxxxxxxx
Good morning, the Italian law concerns the products produced in Italy and
exported all over the world including the US. Our competitiveness is due to a
long experience in the olive oil trading of the Gasparini Family. Please let me
know if I can be of further assistance.
Kindest of regards,
Kimberly Spadora
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 2:37 PM
To: kimber...@minervausa.com
Subject: Re: olive oil / canola oil
Ms Spadora;
Thank you for your prompt response. I passed your answer to folks that are
in need of good olive oil, not only for quality's sake, but primarily to avoid
canola oil.
This is a quote from one of these folks: "This is encouraging, but I
would want more clarification. Italian law for domestic consumption is indeed
strict, but for export it is my understanding that they do whatever they want.
This is confirmed by the cheap prices. I would like to see them answer the
same question specifically for exports to the US. No matter what they say, I
would not believe them if they are selling at a cheap price (and I like
bargains)."
Could you clarify wether Italian olive oil, for export to the U.S., has the
same restrictions as domestically marketed olive oil?
Thank you,
----- Original Message -----
From: Kimberly Spadora
To: Acmeair
Cc: Francesco Delle Piane ; Stephane Picard ; David B.
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 7:48 AM
Subject: RE: olive oil / canola oil
Dear xxxxxxxxxxx
By Italian Law it is compulsory to use 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil when it
is declared Extra Virgin, so no canola is added in our oil. We have a strict
legislation on this issue. Your doubt comes from the fact that in the USA it
is not forbidden for product produced in the states to add what they wish to
the oil. It is always nice to here from our customers. Please if I can be of
further assistance do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
Kimberly Spadora
Customer Service Manager
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 4:09 PM
To: i...@minervausa.com
Subject: olive oil / canola oil
I was informed that there no restrictions on olive oil for export out of
Italy, and that the oil can be diluted up to 60 % with canola oil. This would
cause me, and many others, health problems. Your label does indicate oil from
Greece, Italy, Tunisia, and Spain is used in your Montolivo brand. Is there any
canola oil in this brand?
Thank you,
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