The bag-in-box (abbreviated as BiB) has been known as a packaging concept for a long time. The packaging consists of a cardboard box with an inner bag or tube that is fitted with a tap. In the 1980s, the bag-in-box was first offered for fruit juices or wine. The bad image of the BiB also …
In the olive groves of il circolo there are young and old olive trees of different varieties. It is not always easy to identify the olive variety of a tree. But with a trained eye, you can see that the trees differ in their foliage and the fruits in their shape. The varieties also differ …
We cook with extra virgin olive oil! We have found that olive oil is at its best in simple dishes with products from the region. Olive oil also plays a central role in Mediterranean cuisine. It is often described as beneficial to health. We wanted to know which of these is true. What is the …
As of the end of 2020 il circolo is allowed to use the D.O.P. label for its extra virgin olive oil. We are proud of this. We would like to explain why this label is so important for us and what it means for you as a consumer. But first, what does D.O.P. mean? It …
Since I have been using il circolo extra virgin olive oil, I have really come to appreciate how fresh olive oil tastes. Unfortunately, olive oil does not get better the longer you store it. I was wondering how long olive oil stays fresh. In other words, how long can olive oil be kept. The most …
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EU support for environmental investments Next to many hours of sun, occasional heavy rainfalls become more and more typical for the Sicilian climate, sometimes bringing more than 100mm of water in a few hours. For us and many Sicilian farmers those rains often imply severe damages to the fields and roads on the land. Often …
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Every day, but especially on 26 November we honour the olive trees in our olive grove – from young to old trees. That day UNESCO has declared World Olive Tree Day. ”The olive tree, specifically the olive branch, holds an important place in the minds of men and women. Since ancient times, it has symbolized …
Autumn means time to harvest! Also the olives of il circolo are ready to be picked. This season a special edition of olive oil appears in specialist shops under the name ‘Novello’.
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