TASSOS is celebrating Earth Day with a 30% off promotion for all of its online customers beginning Monday, April 18, 2011 through Saturday, April 30, 2011.  The 30% off promotion applies to all TASSOS organic products, including TASSOS Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Black Olives, Organic Green Olives and Organic Kalamata Olives.

TASSOS Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olives carry the seal of USDA Certified Organic.  TASSOS fields and trees have been certified free and clear of pesticides for more than 10 years and are certified Organic by the European Union.

To receive your 30% Earth Day discount on your purchase of Organic products type “EarthDay” in the Discount Codes section at checkout.

TASSOS®, LLC is very pleased to have supported the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Chicago with its sponsorship of the Grand Chef’s Gala in January, 2011.

The Grand Chef’s Gala is renowned as one of the most anticipated events in Chicago’s social calendar, affording Chicago’s most noted chefs, caterers and mixologists the opportunity to provide attendees a truly unique dining experience. Grand Chefs Gala/Jean Banchet Award for Culinary Excellence is given to the premier Chicagoland chef that has demonstrated excellence in their field and is voted upon by all participating and nominated chefs by way of secret ballot.

As a sponsor of the event TASSOS was happy to help champion the cause of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Chicago.  Proceeds from the event’s raffle, auction, and sponsorship go toward the development of new treatments and medication for people living with cystic fibrosis.

“Thank you from the Bottom of our hearts,” said Amy Peterson, Sr. Staff member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “[Your support] helped fund vital research and care programs.”

TASSOS® LLC is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Casino night on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 6 p.m.  TASSOS is committed to supporting the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It has more than 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide and funds and accredits 115 CF care centers across the country, including 94 adult care programs, which provide patients and families with vital treatment and other CF resources. In addition, 54 affiliate programs provide multi-disciplinary care for CF with Foundation support.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been hailed as one of the most efficient organizations of its kind. Nearly 95% of every dollar of revenue raised was available for investment in CF research, care and education programs. The National Institutes of Health and many prominent publications, including Forbes and USAToday, have heralded our innovative business model, which fuels drug discovery and development programs.

As the largest Charity Poker Tournament in the Midwest, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Casino Chicago sponsored by TASSOS will feature Craps, Roulette, Blackjack and the seventh annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament. The Grand Prize winner of the Texas Hold’em Tournament will be awarded an entry into the World Series of Poker (valued at $10,000), hotel and airfare for two courtesy of American Airlines!

For tickets and more information please see the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Greater Illinois Chapter website.

TASSOS® LLC congratulates Chef Gaetano Di Benedetto on his accomplishment of achieving the Ospitalità Italiana Seal or the Authentic Seal from the Italian government in March, 2011.

According to Italy’s National Institute of Tourist Research – the arm of the Italian government that issues its Authentic Seal – a true Italian restaurant must use Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Protected Designated Origin, or P.D.O.  Using only the finest ingredients in his restaurant, Chef Gaetano serves his patrons TASSOS Peza (P.D.O.) Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

TASSOS is pleased to provide Chef Gaetano the best and most authentic ingredients used to create his exemplary Italian cuisine.  For the most authentic Italian cooking there is no substitute for TASSOS Peza (P.D.O.) Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

TASSOS®, LLC is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the Chicago Bach Project’s St. Matthew’s Passion conducted by Grammy award winning Maestro John Nelson on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.  For more than a decade, TASSOS has worked to sponsor and encourage the arts in Chicago including sponsorship in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.  As a dedicated steward of the community, TASSOS is committed to fostering the development of the arts in Chicago.

“We believe, particularly during these difficult economic times, that TASSOS has a role to play in the community,” said Michael Chronopoulos, CFO and COO, TASSOS LLC.  “We have long been advocates for the arts and are excited about the opportunity to help organizations like Chicago Bach Project bring their beautiful music to the community.”

The St. Matthew Passion performance will be a red-letter night on the cultural scene in Chicago, with world-class soloists; a double choir comprised of 32 singers personally auditioned by Maestro John Nelson and Donald Nally (Chorus Master of Chicago’s Lyric Opera); and a double orchestra comprised of 16 violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 basses, 1 viola da gamba, 4 flutes, 4 oboes doubling on oboe d’amore and oboe da caccia, 2 bassoons, and 2 organs.  (Paul Vanderwerf is orchestra manager). Many of the orchestra and chorus members are associated with Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Grant Park Festival and Music of the Baroque.

With its sponsorship TASSOS encourages all of its customers and fellow lovers of the arts to attend what is sure to be a performance of a lifetime. For tickets please visit Brown Paper Tickets.

“I assure you, it will be well worth your trip,” said Maestro Nelson. “I can tell you from many years of conducting this work, if you can come to this performance, you will not leave the same as you entered.”