Two olive oils from Spanish Palancia region awarded international prizes in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition began seven decades ago to reward the best wines in Los Angeles International Wine Competition, but it wasn’t until the year 2000 when the organization decided to create this international award to honor the world best extra virgin olive oils. This year 2013 it has celebrated its 14th edition, in which two of our province extra virgin olive oils have been awarded a prize.

On the one hand, the “Aceite de Lágrima”, (tear olive oil) produced by Cooperativa de Viver, has been rewarded doubly, with a silver medal in the category of Spanish single variety olive oil and an absolute bronze medal for the Packaging Design, a new packaging which was presented some weeks ago at the “Salon Gourmet” Exhibition in Madrid with very good acceptance. 

On the other hand, 50K extra virgin olive oil by Orbeolive has been awarded a silver medal in the Robust class (fruity intense), prize that highlights the quality of this olive oil and its high level of fruity.

They are prestigious awards that have been granted to these Spanish companies among hundreds of olive oils presented this year, from 15 countries with important olive oil tradition, such as Israel, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Turkey, USA, among others.

More information about Cooperativa de Viver:

Web: www.aceiteolivavirgenextra.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AceitedeOlivaVirgenExtra.CosmeticadeAceitedeOliva

Twitter: @coopviver

More information about Orbeólive:  

Web: http://www.orbeolive.com

Blog: http://www.orbeolive.com/blog/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orbeolive

Twitter: @orbeolive

Coopearativa de Viver presented the new image of its “Lágrima” Extra Virgin Olive Oil

After more than 10 years in the market, the “Lágrima” extra virgin olive oil renews its image. A decade of continuing satisfactory performance of an olive oil which was created to give value to the expression of the local variety Serrana the Alto Palencia and thus conquer the most demanding palates.

They have chosen to give it the name “Lágrima” (tear) for a new image with more uniqueness and character, with a stylish black opaque packaging without label that stands out among its competitors, it offers better preservation of the product, incorporates an improved cap pourer, and provides more information for the user, both in print and via QR code and social networking presence.

The new image was presented late February at a press conference at Joachim Schmidt Restaurant  in Valencia, who had the presence of numerous media, customers and specifiers, and presentations by Fernando Marcén, President of Agrifood Cooperatives in Spain; Joaquin Vañó, Regional Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Water in the Valencian Region; Ismael Sanjuan, President of Cooperativa de Viver; José Vicente Torrent, President of Agrifood Cooperatives of the Valencian Region and Fernando Marco, Director of Cooperativa de Viver.

As balance of these 10 years of tradition, D. Ismael Sanjuan highlighted the importance that Cooperativa de Viver has been given to innovation in strategic areas such as partnerships, sustainability, communication, new activities that represent other niche businesses, services that diversify the local economy and its environment, and new products associated with olive oil, as well as its interests in exporting to international markets. 

More info: http://www.aceiteolivavirgenextra.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AceitedeOlivaVirgenExtra.CosmeticadeAceitedeOliva

Twitter: @coopviver 

Orbeólive presents its extra virgin olive oils 50K and Botxi

Orbeólive presents its extra virgin olive oils 50K and Botxi
Orbeólive is a young company formed by a team passionate about extra virgin olive oil. It is located in Segorbe (Castellón), on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, a few kilometers away from the sea and right in the middle of Sierra Espadán and Sierra Calderona mountain ranges.
Between these two Sierras declared natural parks, the Serrana variety olives are grown. From smallholder fields of olive trees, this variety is unique in the world, producing high quality olive oils with a high juice content, average stability and high market value.
Orbeólive currently produces two types of extra virgin olive oil, 50K and Botxi.
50K is pure olive juice of the highest quality, made entirely from Serrana Espadán variety. Notable for being cold pressed from young olives, reason for its bold rich flavor to the palate. All this packed in glass bottle with a sleek and elegant design in line with the quality of the product.
Botxi is a blend made from the most representative varieties of the area, being its main component the Serrana Espadán and 10% of Arbequina, Picual and Villalonga varieties. Packaged in glass bottle to preserve of its excellent taste.

More info: www.orbeolive.com

Twitter: @orbeolive

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Orbeolive

Olive Oil >K presents its new online shop

>K Extra Virgin Olive Oil [White Bottle] comes only from registered and certified native Farga olive trees in the North of Castellón province on the Mediterranean coast. These olive trees are over 1000 years old, and many over 2000 years old.

At Olive Oil >K they go for the new technologies and have decided to bring their extraordinary olive oil all around the world. In the online shop, www.oilkshop.com, you can buy new2012 harvest olive oil through an easy and secure system and have it delivered at your door. 

Millennial olive trees in Castellon

To produce the olive oil, the olives are pressed the same day they are harvested to obtain oil of exceptional quality. As a result of all this thorough work we obtain >K olive oil, an oil with great body, a pleasant flavour, subtle, sweet and with pronounced personality related to the speed with which it is harvested. It has a golden yellow colour with green reflections at the beginning of the season. On the palate it reminds one of green apple peel and fresh almonds.

More info: www.oliveoilk.com

Online shop: www.oilkshop.com

Cooperativa de Viver welcomes groups of Japanese and English tourists in its Olive oil Tourism program

Last 30th November and 4th December two groups of Japanese and English tourists, respectively, visited the facilities of Cooperativa de Viver within its Olive Oil Tourism program.

During the visit they knew first hand the characteristics of their olive groves and, along the olive mill and packaging facilities, they learned the features of extra virgin olive oil and the effort that goes into its production.

The Japanese group came from the city of Fukuoka and enjoyed the “Lagrima” olive oil tasting, a product, this special extra virgin oil, which is still difficult to buy in their country. On the other hand, the British group of the Friends of Avinença of Moraira, have appreciated the commitment of defense of the Serrana local variety of olive and a such a special territory, the Alto Palancia.

More info: www.aceiteolivavirgenextra.org

Segorbe Nostrum presents its organic extra virgin olive oil at BioCultura international ecologic fair

Between the 8th  and 11th November BioCultura, the 28th international fair of organic products and responsible consumption will be held at IFEMA Madrid fairgrounds.

BioCultura is aimed at professionals who want to approach the world of life-friendly and environmentally friendly products. Segorbe Nostrum attends the fair together with Representaciones Mirta and will present the new Segorbe Nostrum Ecológico, its extra virgin olive oil from Serrana Espadán variety olives to distributors, operators, media and general public.

BioCultura brings together more than 18,000 references of organic food products, along with other sectors such as hygiene products, cosmetics, eco-materials, organic textiles and renewable energy. BioCultura also offers over 250 parallel activities to the business interactions.

Segorbe nostrum will be in Hall 4 of IFEMA, in booth 143, with Representaciones Mirta and other organic products Valencia.

More information: www.segorbenostrum.com

Oil producer SEGORBE NOSTRUM double winner of the Valencian Region Olive Oil Competition (Spain)

Segorbe Nostrum, oil produced by the Cooperativa San Isidro de Segorbe has been awarded for the second year in a row two prices: Best Ripe Fruit Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Segorbe Nostrum Suave), and Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Designation of Origin "Oils from Valencia Region," at the XVIIth Competition on Extra Virgin Olive Oil that has taken place in Utiel (Spain). 

The President of the Cooperativa San Isidro de Segorbe, Mr. Jose Molés, showed his gratitude and satisfaction for the prize to the numerous audience: "we finally picked the fruit that rewards the hard work of many years. The innovation and the incorporation of new production techniques, as well as the production of Segorbe Nostrum oil 100% made with Serrana Espadán olives, have been the key for obtaining this excellent product”.

Further information: www.segorbenostrum.com

Visit Segorbe Nostrum booth at Globbarea Virtual Fair

SEGORBE NOSTRUM olive oil obtains the second maximum award for quality in Los Angeles.

Segorbe Nostrum olive oil produced by the Cooperative of Segorbe, succeeds again thanks to its exceptional quality, in the awards for the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils which is given each year in California (United States).

The Cooperative is fully satisfied with the international acknowledgement that their Extra Virgin Olive Oils are still receiving. This time, they have been doubly awarded in Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, obtaining two Silver Medals: one for the "Intense Unfiltered Segorbe Nostrum" in the category Medium and another one for “Mild Segorbe Nostrum” in the category Delicate. The participation at this XII^th competition was of 599 oils from 20 different nations, among which were the classic producers like Spain, Italy or Greece, as well as other countries like Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, South Africa, Uruguay, Peru, etc. They were all evaluated in a blind tasting where factors such as taste, aroma, complexity and harmony were taken into account.

The company is particularly glad since this season it has already achieved 8 top honours, including both national and international awards, becoming this way the most awarded autochthonous oil in the world.

This is a great new success for this excellent oil of “Valencia Region Protected Designation of Origin”.


Direct link Globbarea: www.globbarea.com

Segorbe Nostrum the best ingredients from the Mediterranean Diet

Segorbe Nostrum chooses the best ingredients from the Mediterranean Diet and brings them to your table. The traditional methods of production used by Segorbe Nostrum allow them to preserve all the nutritional value of their products, letting you enjoy the full Mediterranean taste in your home:

• Olive oil: The extra virgin olive oil Segorbe Nostrum is obtained from the limited production of producers, who harvest the olives manually. 
• Vinegar: Wine vinegar of high quality.
• Olives: A selection of the best Mediterranean olive varieties jarred in a traditional style.
• Honey: Monofloral natural honey that is obtained from bee hives located in different parts of the Sierra Espadán. Because of its high purity and concentration it solidifies at low temperatures. To make it easier to use, it can be warmed up in a bain-marie.
• Jam: 100% traditional, natural jams; due to their high fruit content and the use of the alga Agar Agar as a natural thickening agent, they may appear slightly liquid. Interesting combinations are: tomato jam with goat’s cheese; onion jam with foie gras; black fig jam with black pudding.

Direct link Globbarea: www.globbarea.com

Belluga Gourmet, much more than olive oil

Belluga Gourmet, produces extra virgin olive oil of the highest quality, and other related products such as olive oil and olive pates, olives jam and cosmetics with extra virgin olive oil. All our products are made using the local variety of olives "Serrana de Espadan" in Segorbe (Region of Valencia), 15 km from the Mediterranean coast.
We make a promotion for the culture of organizing olive oil and oil tasting sessions, talks and tours from our Segorbe Oil Museum.
We offer different oil in glass containers, tin and pet and in any format, as well as pate and marmalade in glass jars. We can also produce olive or other oil-related products to order.