Newsletter April

The fourth newsletter of this year

In this monthly newsletter we will take you through recent developments and you can read what else we have planned for the coming period.

Price changes

In our previous newsletter we already indicated that prices would change as of May 1. That date has now passed and we can happily report that the adjustments are both up and down. The increases are only a few percent and for truffle lovers it is good news that these aromas will have the same prices as all other flavors from May 1. Both the 250 ml bottles and the cute 150 ml cans have become slightly cheaper.

Organic Extra Virgin available online

The Antica Tuscia series by Frantoio Battaglini is now available in the online store. This organic extra virgin olive oil is made from olives that are grown and processed entirely in accordance with European organic farming requirements. We can reassure anyone who has seen the broadcast about olive oil from the program “Keuringsdiens van Waarde” . The olives come from orchards in the area around Bolsena and we have the guarantee from the Battaglini family that they are processed and produced in full accordance with the requirements of organic extra virgin olive oil as 100% real, tasty organic extra virgin olive oil. Nothing is mixed, chemically treated or diluted and you can taste it.

Participation in international competition

The tension is rising because our extra virgin olive oil will be tested on May 6, 7 and 8 by AIOOC inspectors for ingredients, composition, taste, color and everything that makes extra virgin olive oil so special. This will be followed by a test with processing by a select group of chefs and then we will know in June whether we have won any prizes. So let's keep our fingers crossed that we will do well and that we can communicate that we have ended up in a wonderful place.

Welcome new partners

Even more exciting news about the large and well-known fish specialty store. We have now delivered our organic extra virgin olive oil there and the owner has started various tests at different low temperatures to assess the quality and usability of our olive oil. We wait with curiosity and hope for a good outcome and a new, pleasant collaboration that we will then announce through our social media.

The owner of Claudine Culinair has taken the step to use our olive oil in various of her activities. She uses pure extra virgin as well as some variants with Italian herbs to perfectly flavor dishes. Of course we are happy with her choice and we wish everyone a special experience with Claudine.

It doesn't stop there, because at Dionne goes Culinair you can also go for incredibly fun workshops with special themes and much more. You can see all that on her website. We recommend everyone to take a look, of course also because you can enjoy dishes with our delicious olive oil.

We can now report that Van Gerven Asparagus placed an order a few days ago for premium extra virgin and some variants with Italian herbs, which of course fit particularly well with the delicious dishes that you can make with asparagus. If you are in the area soon, we recommend that you drop by for a culinary orientation.

New product line based on olive oil

On our website we report various aspects linked to the use of olive oil. Our health is supported and promoted in various ways. Perhaps less known is that olive oil is still frequently used as a basic ingredient for external care. At Battaglini, extra virgin olive oil is processed into products for the care of the face, body and for cleaning them. The reason for this is because various positive effects of olive oil for skin care have traditionally been known, which explain its use.

• Hydration and softness : Olive oil can moisturize and soften your skin. Applying a thin layer of olive oil ensures that your skin remains supple and prevents dehydration.
• Antioxidants : Olive oil contains antioxidants, such as vitamin E, phytosterol and polyphenols. These antioxidants help combat skin aging. Extra virgin olive oil is the best base because it contains all the important nutrients.
• Cleansing : You can use olive oil to cleanse your skin. Mix about 1 tablespoon of olive oil with ½ teaspoon of salt or sugar to make a natural exfoliating agent. Apply it to your face and rinse it off with warm water. Sugar is gentler than salt, so use sugar if you have sensitive skin ¹ .

We are very curious whether our customers and readers are already familiar with the use of cosmetic products based on olive oil. That is why we will soon send out a poll among our followers that can of course be shared. We also invite everyone to share findings and experiences or questions via our contact button or via the social media where we can be found.

Finally

We naturally encourage anyone who is satisfied to let us know via, for example , Trustpilot and Google . We also invite everyone to contribute to our newsletters and publications with their own ideas, recipes and comments via the contact button or under the blogs .

Wim and Arie wish you a healthy, pleasant and successful time!