Western Fresh Marketing

Source & Availability Available from August to October.

Olive History Olives were the symbol of peace to the ancient Greeks. That is the origin of the expression "to offer an olive branch." When the Greeks wished to make peace, they would literally take a branch from an olive tree and offer it to the enemy, who was duty bound to accept it.

Olives have a long and distinguished history, indeed. The next time you enjoy an olive, remember that the same flavor was enjoyed by people living before 4000 BC.

Olives have the distinction of being the oldest tree in continuous cultivation. Legend has it that the olive tree was first grown in the Garden of Eden. Many areas in the Middle East and Mediterranean have also been suggested as our native land. Parent trees are a characteristic of the Mediterranean landscape but are also found throughout other areas of the world.

Olives spread to newer countries, like the USA, Australia and New Zealand, coincided with the migration of people from the Mediterranean and southern Europe. Commercial plantations for fresh olives and oil are increasing in Australia.

      SERVING SIZE 4 medium olives
      AMOUNT PER SERVING
      CALORIES 15
      CALORIES from fat 1
      % DAILY VALUE *
      Total Fat 2g 4%
      Saturated Fat 0.2g 0.4%
      Cholesterol 0g 0%
      Sodium 0g 0%
      Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
      Dietary Fiber 4g 20%
      Sugars 0g 0%
      Protein 0g 0%
      Vitamin A 0%
      Vitamin C 0%
      Calcium 0%
      Iron 0%
      * PERCENT DAILY VALUES ARE
      BASED ON A 2,000 CALORIE DIET.

Olive Varieties Sevillano (or Queen) olives are the world's largest olive. Sevillano olives are big, firm olives which are great for Sicilian, Spanish, or Green process. Sevillano olives range in size from Large to Super Colossal.

Manzanillo olives have great flavor for home curing or any process. Manzanillo olives range in size from Standard to Extra Large.

Barouni is the best fresh market olive. It stays attractive, tastes great. Barouni olives may be processessed anytime. It is the most versatile olive in the world. Barouni olives range in size from Medium to Jumbo.