The Summit was also the setting of another important event; the launching in Hong Kong and in Asia of the CNO (National Olive Farmers’ Consortium) programme of traceability and high quality of Italian extra virgin olive oil. The programme was presented in the Gaia restaurant, with a menu signed by Cesare Casella of the Salumeria Rosi, New York City and Paolo Monti, the executive chef of Gaia. Gaetano Potenzone, vice-president of CNO Services, Erino Cipriani, director of the Consortium and Francesca Vannini, coordinator and marketing manager presented their organization’s programme.
