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Athinoelia olive variety

Athinoelia olive variety

Rooted in the sunlit landscapes of the southeastern Peloponnese — particularly in Laconia — the Athinoelia (or Athinolia) is a discrete but enduring presence in Greek olive growing.

From the GroveCamille FrachonMarch 19, 2026extra virgin olive oil, Singapore, organic, polyphenols, Olive cultivar, health benefits, eight thousand, 8K olive oil, Athinoelia, athinolia olivesComment

Nocellara del Belice: The Generosity of Sicily

Nocellara del Belice: The Generosity of Sicily

The Nocellara del Belice is one of the most highly prized cultivars of Sicily and it has probably been cultivated on the island for more than two millennia.

From the Grove, Health & GastronomyCamille FrachonJanuary 25, 2024olive variety, extra virgin olive oil, Singapore, organic, polyphenols, Olive cultivar, health benefits, Nocellara del belice, Titone, Tenute librandiComment

Hojiblanca, Andalucia Shining

Hojiblanca, Andalucia Shining

The Hojiblanca is one of the most widespread olive varieties in Spain, along with the Picual and Cornicabra varieties

From the GroveCamille FrachonMay 14, 2023olive variety, extra virgin olive oil, Singapore, organic, polyphenols, Olive cultivar, health benefits, Andalusia, hojiblanca, la cultivadaComment

2022 Harvest Launched!

2022 Harvest Launched!

The olive harvest has now started in most olive growing regions of the Northern hemisphere, a period of hard work and celebration for all producers

From the GroveCamille FrachonOctober 19, 2022extra virgin olive oil, Singapore, organic, polyphenols, Olive cultivar, Picual, Dehesa de la Sabina, Coratina, Terraliva, wine vs olive oilComment

Picual, the queen of Jaén

Picual, the queen of Jaén

From the GroveCamille FrachonApril 5, 2022extra virgin olive oil, Singapore, organic, polyphenols, Olive cultivar, health benefits, Picual, Dehesa de la SabinaComment

The Coratina variety, at the heart of the Apulian tradition

The Coratina variety, at the heart of the Apulian tradition

From the GroveCamille FrachonMarch 9, 2022Coratina, olive variety, extra virgin olive oil, Singapore, organic, polyphenols, Olive cultivar, health benefitsComment

Discover the Frantoio Olive Variety

Discover the Frantoio Olive Variety

From the GroveVirginie GalletNovember 20, 2019Olive cultivar, Frantoio, Sweet almond, Tomato, Olive varietyComment