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Already in 3,000 stores across the U.S., Graza has momentum rarely seen in a notoriously crowded and challenging industry.
Extra Virgin Alliance Co-Founder Alexandra Devarenne
On Olive Oil with Curtis Cord
31 minutes 24 seconds
9 years ago
Extra Virgin Alliance Co-Founder Alexandra Devarenne
Based in California, Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne is an international olive oil consultant and educator focusing on olive oil sensory education, communication, and quality improvement. She is cofounder of Extra Virgin Alliance (EVA), an international non-profit trade association with members in fourteen countries that is dedicated to promoting quality authentic extra virgin olive oil.
Starting with research and outreach at UC Cooperative Extension, she has written on many aspects of olive oil for both popular and scholarly publications, and is the author of the pocket reference book Olive Oil: A Field Guide. She is a member of the American Oil Chemists’ Society expert committee on olive oil, and cooperates with AOCS and others in the USA and abroad on olive oil research projects. An official taste panel member since 2003, she has taught olive oil tasting classes at numerous venues, including international conferences, Olive Oil Sommeliers of Japan, California State Fair, Culinary Institute of America, LA County Fair and UC Davis.
She serves as a judge and advisor for various California and international olive oil competitions and is chair of the Napa Valley Olive Oil Competition.
On Olive Oil with Curtis Cord
Already in 3,000 stores across the U.S., Graza has momentum rarely seen in a notoriously crowded and challenging industry.
