Filippo Berio appointed Beanstalk as its strategic licensing partner in the U.S. Celebrating its 150^th anniversary this year, Beanstalk will help extend the olive oil brand’s Italian heritage and values into healthy food categories.

Beanstalk will aim to extend Filippo Berio into healthy foods such as pasta sauces, salad dressings and kits, marinades, savory snacks, specialty olives, marinated vegetables, dips and spreads, crackers, and specialty breads. Many Americans regard olive oil as an important part of a healthy diet, as it has been proven to lower the risk of heart disease, provide important vitamins and nutrients, and serve as an essential source of antioxidants.