GRUP PONS grows 750 acres of Arbequina olives in the Province of Lleida, North of Spain. In addition, 375 of these acres are dedicated to the Organic crop.

The different phases for which our olives go through, from the pruning in the Spring to the flowering and harvesting in late fall, emphasize the high quality of the fruit and the product. Our olive harvest is done by hand. The fruit is transported to our mill located in the small town of L'Albagés.

After initially separating the leaves and twigs, the olives, with their pits, are reduced to a paste using stones. This paste is then cold-extracted at a temperature inferior to 97° F. The intense golden liquid obtained contains oil and vegetable water which is later separated in centrifuges. The oil is immediately stored in underground tanks where it will stay fresh until bottled under one of our brands.

The quality of the oils:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The natural juice obtained from the olives which are first-cold extracted. Its maximum acidity level does not exceed 0,8°. The result is a high quality oil of intense flavor, color and aroma.

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The same origin and characteristics of our Extra Virgin Olive Oils, but from olives born from organic olive trees. These trees are not exposed to any chemicals or pesticides. This Oil has been certified by the US Depertment of Agriculture.

Olive Oil: A combination of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Refined Olive Oil. The Extra Virgin Olive Oils which do not achieve the desired acidity level or can not meet the quality standards established are then submitted to a refining process before being marketed. The characteristics of this oil are its light color, flavor and aroma.

All these oils are kosher certified.