HISTORY
The origin of the olive tree (Olea europaea L.) is "lost in time, coinciding and mingling with the expansion of the Mediterranean civilizations which for centuries governed the destiny of mankind and left their imprint on Western culture.
The wild olive tree originated in Asia Minor where it is extremely abundant and grows in thick forests. In more modern times the olive tree has continued to spread outside the Mediterranean and today is farmed in places as far removed from its home area, to southern Africa, America, Australia, Japan and China." ¹
The wild olive tree originated in Asia Minor where it is extremely abundant and grows in thick forests. In more modern times the olive tree has continued to spread outside the Mediterranean and today is farmed in places as far removed from its home area, to southern Africa, America, Australia, Japan and China." ¹
¹ International Olive Oil Council