You have no items in your shopping cart. Olive oil is often
considered the queen of oils. Touted for its taste, aroma and
health benefits, it is not only used in cooking, but in personal
care, home improvement, natural remedies and more. So where does
this wonderful substance come from? With references dating back
to ancient mythology, the exact story of the olive tree is
unknown. The wild tree is native to the Mediterranean basin, and
its fruit has been collected by numerous people and
civilizations for centuries. Some believe that the first
cultivation of olive trees took place on the island of Crete.
Others argue that the formal cultivation happened on the coasts
of modern day Syria and Palestine. While we may never know the
true story, the use of olive oil became widespread in food
preparation, religious rituals, medicines, fuel, skin care and
soap making of many Mediterranean civilizations. By the 16th
century, the use and importance of olive oil was so great that
Solon, the great Athenian statesman, iss