Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Olive Oil Tasting Bars & What They're All About

By Katie Onson


Olive oil tasting bars are amongst the most unique shops for people to do business in. For those who do not know, or have never visited these locations, they sell different types of oil while allowing the opportunity to sample different products. This is done through on-tap sampling, with the usage of Italian containers known as fusti. These outlets are promising, to say the least, but it seems like there is discussion about whether or not they will last.

The Olive Oil Times put out an article that talked about these bars and, to an extent, the history they possess. What started as a trend in Europe spread to the United States, and it's easy to see that many oil enthusiasts have latched on to this idea and made it more popular. In fact, in the U.S. alone, more than one thousand different stores are open and engaged in consistent selling. It's easy to see that this idea caught on and expanded to a wide degree.

This on-tap sampling mechanic is strong because it not only allows people try different products but broaden their experiences. Many of the stores I've seen are ones which not only sell olive oil but a litany of vinegars to boot. I was able to try fruitier oils, as well as stronger vinegars, which allowed me to have a better appreciation of food in general. It also ensured that I would make greater investments. This is great news for many reputable authorities, Unaprol included.

One has to wonder: are these bars nothing more than trends which will fade in time? The article stated that not every state can become home to these, one of the reasons or this being rules on retail food sampling, which are guidelines that vary from one state to another. What this means is that while your home state may allow these bars to be in business, a location you'll vacation to may not. It's unfortunate, especially for those who are passionate about this product and its many variants.

Is it possible that these bars can see greater reach in time? I am sure that this can be done, especially when given the fact that freshness and quality are the two components which olive oil enthusiasts enjoy the most. On-tap containers can ensure that these are maintained. I have to believe that food regulation will soften, in certain areas of the country, so that residents in those very areas can start to enjoy what others have been invested in for quite some time.




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