The olive tree,
considered over centuries as the sacred symbol of peace, endurance
and plentitude mirrors the refined qualities of our people and ancient
land.
First grown in
our region and emanating from a 8000 - year history, olives and olive
oil, appeared in the Koran, the Bible and in myths and legends and
made their way into the Mediterranean, Europe and Northern Africa,
via the ancient Greeks and Phoenicians.
Then, as now,
olive oil was widely considered a source and remedy for health, beauty
and vitality.
Jordan enjoying
ideal growth and farming conditions – is the homeland of the
live tree. It is here that the olive tree is able to thrive in exemplary
weather and soil conditions, yielding throughout it’s 8000 year
history, the highest quality oil; rich in both flavor and aroma.
Utilizing
modern machinery and state-of-the-art laboratories and techniques,
coupled with sound business practices, Integrated Olive Products
Co. has played a major role in firmly placing Jordan on
the world map as a producer of superior quality Extra Virgin Olive
Oil.
As the passage
of time enriched the essence and usage of olive oil, my country and
people are proud to be the inheritors of this natural wonder, and
we are honored to share it with our friends worldwide. I am particularly
pleased that the less fortunate of our extended Jordanian family will
directly share in the success of this valuable endeavor.
King Abdullah II of Jordan