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1910: First awards and recognition

The Vitalias' olive oil wins Grand Prize at the New York State Fair. An investor approaches Nino and Ann with an offer to mass produce their olive oil.

1908: Olive oil hobbyists

Nino and Ann create a small olive press in their basement and begin to make olive oil as a hobby for their family, friends, and neighbors.

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1903: Coming to America

Nino and Ann Vitalia make the long journey from Naples Italy to upstate New York with their daughter and two sons to begin growing apples and olives on a newly purchased 25-acre farm.

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