Colavita USA, based in Linden, New Jersey, can trace its origins back to 1978 when, with a simple handshake, Enrico Colavita and John J. Profaci agreed that the American consumer should be introduced to a genuine, affordable Italian extra virgin olive oil. With that handshake the two would unwittingly embark on a journey that would establish Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil as a national leader in the extra virgin olive oil category and the Colavita brand as a major force in the Italian specialty food business. read more