In the tranquil groves where olives have thrived for centuries, a lesser-known challenge shadows the olive oil industry: fraud. This deceptive practice, ranging from mislabeling to diluting with inferior oils, not only misleads consumers but also tarnishes the hard work of authentic producers. At il circolo, where our commitment to pure, high-quality olive oil is …
Into our 6th year of producing organic extra virgin olive oil, we at il circolo are becoming more and more ambitious. Our aim is to produce an excellent olive oil, not just to our own standards, but to those who are experts in the industry. It is clear to us, that creating an olive oil …
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The variety and price differences of the olive oils on offer do not make it easy to choose a good olive oil. Even though one can usually rely on the reviews of institutions when buying, their assessments of extra virgin are sharply criticised (1). Contrary to what is often suggested, it is not about individual …
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Many people have olive oil in their kitchen. The choice in the supermarket is huge because of the wide range of types, brands and varieties of olive oil. We at il circolo make organic olive oil. Organic olive oil means that the environment and animal welfare are taken into account in the production of our …
As producers of olive oil, we are very aware of our dependence on nature. The climate, the soil, the olive trees and the way we treat them largely determine the quality of the olives, the olive harvest and ultimately the olive oil. More and more consumers are asking questions about the origin and quality of …
For many farmers it is not worthwhile to produce good olive oil. Even at a low cost and neglecting nature, most of the olive growers can barely survive. In fact, the average olive farmer is exploited economically, right among us here in Europe. Is it surprising that olive farmers end up in a poverty trap …
Il circolo is a small traditional olive oil producer. Our olives are still picked by hand and that is quite labour-intensive. We sometimes get questions about this. Il circolo would like to farm in a regenerative way and this way of harvesting fits well with that. We would like to tell you more about it. …
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Olive oil has been used in body care since ancient times. Even in ancient Egypt, olive oil was used for hair and face care. Today’s findings show that the essential fatty acids contained in olive oil can protect the skin from drying out. In addition, the antioxidants contribute to the regeneration of the skin through …
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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