The treatment of olives from a circular economy perspective

THE Economía circular arrives at Olive cultivation to give by-products a second life. The agri-food oil industry produces a lot of waste that must be treated correctly to avoid environmental pollution. This waste, obtained from the entire processing of the olive to obtain the olive oil, they have great potential to be reused as raw material in various sectors. This reuse of waste is the foundation of the circular economy.

Circular economy in olive oil production

Following a circular economy approach, ECOPROLIVE obtains up to five natural products which preserve polyphenols (with Antioxidant properties) and other active compounds from olives. These products adhere to a zero-waste philosophy, utilising green technologies such as supercritical fluid extraction and the repurposing of olive stones for subsequent uses. The entire process is respectful of the environment, maximising the potential of the raw material and ensuring the sustainability of the entire production system.

The main objective of olive cultivation is the large-scale production of olives of the highest possible quality for the manufacture of olive oil. In organic olive groves, their management and cultivation respects the trees and their terrain, using natural fertilisers and respecting the natural regeneration cycles of the ecosystem.

THE Economía circular It aims to produce goods and services that take advantage of all resources while reducing the consumption of raw materials, water, and other energy sources. Its model is based on extraction, production, consumption, and reintroduction into the consumption cycle, promoting the optimisation of materials and their waste in such a way that their useful life is extended as much as possible and environmental costs are minimised.

Novel, natural and very healthy products

Applying the principles of the circular economy, ECOPROLIVE has developed five types of products that optimise the way olives are processed and utilised:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oils de-stoned olives rich in polyphenols, are the result of harvesting the olives with healthiest properties Based on its variety and harvest time. Its boning prevents all types of filtering and different processes such as oxidation in the oil extraction process, guaranteeing optimal purity.
• Prebiotic Olive Fibre rich in polyphenols, iron, dietary fibre and plant protein. It is a 100% organic natural superfood, suitable for vegans and coeliacs.
• Olive extract 100% natural %, rich in squalene and used in cosmetics to harness the anti-ageing benefits of olive oil.
• Olive Seasoning which incorporate PreBIOfenol in their formulation, adding a touch of Mediterranean flavour to recipes and balancing nutritional value with antioxidants, iron, prebiotic fibre, and protein.
• Olive Snacks Olibar, the olive bar in sweet and savoury formats with PreBIOfenol and extra virgin olive oil.