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Hillary Trout appointed general manager of Pasolivo 

Pasolivo, a local purveyor of California extra virgin olive oil, premium specialty foods and bath & body products, this week announced the appointment of Hillary Trout as general manager. In her new role, Trout will work with Pasolivo proprietor, Brian Dirk, to continue to develop Pasolivo’s vision of bringing the highest quality standards of products and service to their customers and visitors.

Hillary Trout

Hillary Trout. Image from Linkedin.

Trout will lead Pasolivo as it continues to meet a variety of growth objectives and changes established when the company underwent new ownership in November of 2012. The ongoing growth plans include the continued development of a full line of specialty food and bath & beauty products; establishing an exclusive corporate gift club to extend Pasolivo’s high quality products throughout the professional sectors; redefining Pasolivo’s online strategy; as well as continuing the construction and renovation of a new tasting room, event space, and vacation destination to provide guests a tranquil and magical experience of staying on a family owned olive ranch in the sweeping scenery of Paso Robles.

“Pasolivo has continuously been recognized for the superior quality extra virgin olive oil and other high end products, knowledgeable and friendly staff and the scenic location,” said Trout. “Now is an extremely exciting time for Pasolivo, their growth and momentum immediately drew me to the company and I am eager to drive Pasolivo’s professional achievements and aspirations the next level.”

Trout has been working in the wine industry for much of her professional career, starting out as a CPA specializing in business advisory services for vineyards and wineries. She has served as president of San Miguel-based Villa San-Juliette Vineyard & Winery and recently as chief operating officer of Broken Earth Winery. Trout has a diverse management background that includes general management, financial management, and growing direct-to-consumer and trade business segments. She has earned a myriad of professional achievement awards which include: Central Coast Tri-Counties Top 40 Under 40, San Luis Obispo’s Top 20 Under 40, CalCPA “Women to Watch” and “Who’s Who in Civic and Education Leadership”.

About Pasolivo

Pasolivo, known for producing some of the most premium quality California extra virgin olive oils and flavored olive oils in the world, is a producer and purveyor of specialty olive oils, foods and personal products. Located on a scenic ranch in the beautiful Paso Robles, California, the family-owned company is dedicated to providing handcrafted olive oils at the highest level of customer service.

Pasolivo olive oils are made from olive trees grown organically and sustainably on its 140-acre orchard in Paso Robles, CA. The Pasolivo farm store is open seven days a week, and offers olive oil tasting, education and tours of its olive press. Pasolivo is committed to sustainable farming practices and is currently seeking organic certification. Pasolivo is the winner of back-to-back GOLD medals at the prestigious Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition and a GOLD medal winner at the New York International Olive Oil Competition. In addition to their world-class olive oils, Pasolivo manufactures and markets a line of premium food and bath & body products.

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