We often know less than we think. Many people believe that black olives are harvested from the trees when they turn black. They would be mistaken. Black olives are harvested at the same time as green olives, and so the chemical content is exactly the same, regardless of colour. The different treatment processes received by […]
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The olive in the Mediterranean Diet
Since the earliest of times, the olive tree and its fruit have symbolized peace, wisdom and progress, and its oils and fruits have been valued for their health benefits and medicinal properties. They lie at the centre of our culture and cuisine. Past generations would eat olives as a complement to their meals, and they […]
NEXT STOP: GULFOOD 2015
Aceitunas Torrent is packing its suitcase to go on the road. We’re off to Dubai to attend the Gulfood trade fair, a not-to-be-missed opportunity for the food industry sector. The Middle East has become a region full of opportunities thanks to rapid levels of economic growth, with an ever greater demand for high quality food […]
Health Benefits of Black Olives
Olives are the fruit product of the olive tree. The olive fruit becomes blackish-purple when fully ripe. However, some olive varieties are green when ripe and some are copper brown. Raw olives taste bitter because they contain an alkaloid, although a few varieties are sweet in taste and can be eaten after sun drying, according […]
We support the Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact is a platform for business and non-business entities to proactively network and engage in areas of human rights, labour, environment, anti-corruption and contributing to UN goals in order to achieve the common objectives of building a sustainable and inclusive global economy. With more than 10,000 participants spread across 145 countries, the Global […]