Olive Groves Are Disappearing
Olive Groves Are Disappearing
To date, hundreds of thousands of olive groves remain abandoned worldwide.
Forgotten acres, communities, and stories untold.
The olive oil market is flooded with confusion, causing most of us to unknowingly consume subpar oils, fueling a cycle of unsustainable demand and land abandonment.
The relentless pursuit of yield and profit forces small producers to choose between compromise and collapse, with lasting consequences on communities, ecosystems, and the craft itself.
We are doing things differently
We refuse to strip away flavour, beauty, and meaningful experiences around the table.
We refuse to make compromises that harm the planet, our communities, or our health.
We believe in a world where quality is celebrated, sustainability is lived, and extra virgin olive oil is recognized as a cultural force.
By treating olive oil as an art form, we enrich cuisine, health, and community, bringing the world together at the table.
The Scale of the Challenge
Olive trees abandoned in Tuscany alone
Olive trees at risk of abandonment in Italy.
Olive trees at risk of abandonment globally
Membership unlocks the world of Abandoned Grove, and our members make everything we do possible.
The Revival of Osteria Grove
The Revival of Osteria Grove