Eeuwenoude olijfbomen van Puglia

Eeuwenoude olijfbomen van Puglia Ze staan daar al honderden jaren, stil maar indrukwekkend. Met stammen die kronkelen als verhalen, wortels die diep reiken en bladeren die ritselen in de warme wind. De oude olijfbomen van Puglia zijn geen gewone bomen – het zijn levende monumenten. Sommige zijn meer dan 1.000 jaar oud, getuigen van generaties […]
Wat is koude persing precies?

Wat is koude persing precies? Iedereen heeft de term weleens gehoord: “koudgeperste olijfolie”. Maar wat betekent het nu eigenlijk? En waarom is het zo belangrijk? Bij L’Oro Verde di Puglia staat koude persing centraal in alles wat we doen. Niet als marketingterm, maar als kwaliteitsbelofte. Het is dé manier om de smaak, geur en voedingswaarde […]
De kleur van goede olijfolie
De kleur van goede olijfolie Vraag tien mensen hoe goede olijfolie eruitziet, en de meeste zullen zeggen: donkergroen. Of juist goudgeel. De kleur van olijfolie roept meteen verwachtingen op. Maar klopt dat beeld eigenlijk wel? En zegt kleur iets over de kwaliteit? In deze blog duiken we in de kleur van olijfolie – waar die […]
Waarom onze olie geen blend is

Waarom onze olie geen blend is Veel mensen realiseren het zich niet, maar niet alle olijfolie is hetzelfde. In de supermarkt lijkt het aanbod groot, maar wie goed kijkt, ziet dat de meeste flessen mengsels zijn: oliën uit verschillende landen, samengevoegd tot een blend. Dat hoeft niet slecht te zijn, maar het heeft weinig met […]
How do you recognise good olive oil?

How to recognise good olive oil? The choice of olive oil these days is huge. In the supermarket, you see rows of bottles with vague labels and promises like "pure" or "extra virgin". But what is really good olive oil? How do you know if you are buying a quality product, or a marketing story? In this blog, we explain where you [...]
Why olive oil from Puglia is so popular

The soul of southern Italian cuisine Olive oil from Puglia is much more than a kitchen ingredient. It is an essential part of culture, history and daily meals. Olives have been cultivated in this southern Italian region for thousands of years. You can taste that tradition. Every bottle is infused with sun, earth and craftsmanship. It makes olive oil [...]
Difference cold versus hot pressing olive oil

What exactly is cold pressing? Cold pressing means that olives are pressed at a temperature below 27°C. This is done within hours of harvesting. It prevents heat from breaking down natural oil components. The oil thus retains its colour, fragrances and health compounds. Anyone who wants careful olive oil chooses cold-pressing. It remains authentic and healthy. Why [...]
Olive oil harvesting season Puglia begins

The new harvest year has begun October sees the start of the long-awaited olive oil harvest season in Puglia. The olives turn purple-green and hang heavily from the branches. Families set out with baskets and sticks. Together they harvest, by hand, under a gentle autumn sun. At this time of year, there is an air of anticipation in the air. Everywhere [...]
Why olive oil from Puglia is special

A region with deep roots Puglia is not just another region in Italy. It is the beating heart of Italian olive oil production, a region that owes its identity to the thousands of olive groves that adorn the landscape. Here you won't find industrial monocultures, but centuries-old trees tended for generations by families who [...]
Gold for health in London

Gold for health in London! Our olive oil is officially worth its weight in gold. At the London International Olive Oil Competition 2025, we received a Gold Award in the "Health Claim" category - an international recognition for the health-promoting properties of our extra virgin olive oil from Puglia. This award is more than just a fancy title. It is [...]
Why our olive oil is worth its weight in gold

Why our olive oil is worth its weight in gold Our extra 100% virgin olive oil has been awarded gold at the London International Olive Oil Competition 2025. This prestigious award in the "Health Claim" category recognises the exceptional quality, nutritional value and pure origin of our olive oil from Puglia. Winning this award is no accident. [...]
Why chefs choose L'Oro Verde olive oil

Professional kitchens are all about precision and pure flavours. It is therefore no surprise that many Italian chefs choose L'Oro Verde di Puglia olive oil. This high-quality oil from southern Italy has firmly established itself in the culinary world. But what makes this olive oil so beloved by professionals? Craftsmanship and quality in every [...]