Description
Description
Al‘Ard Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Acidity 0.8%)
In Palestine, spring is marked by the beautiful poppies, irises and colourful wildflowers that bloom amongst the olive groves that cover the hills. This is the time of year that the framers are pruning their trees, tilling the soil, checking for problems with the olive. Our farmers still use traditional techniques of weeding by hand and beating the branches of the olive trees to help them be more productive. These hills and terraces which are covered in olive trees then come alive in October when the harvest begins with farmers and their whole families harvesting the olives form dawn until dusk, eating all their meals that have been prepared by campfire under the trees in the way that Palestinian families have done for centuries. These days there are lots of international volunteers helping bring in the olives and providing protective presence for farmers who face violence and harassment from the occupation. Once the olives are collected, they are taken to a community press, where the oil is extracted and tested for its quality. It them comes to Al Ard to be bottled and packaged and ready to ship.
In Palestine, spring is marked by the beautiful poppies, irises and colourful wildflowers that bloom amongst the olive groves that cover the hills. This is the time of year that the framers are pruning their trees, tilling the soil, checking for problems with the olive. Our farmers still use traditional techniques of weeding by hand and beating the branches of the olive trees to help them be more productive. These hills and terraces which are covered in olive trees then come alive in October when the harvest begins with farmers and their whole families harvesting the olives form dawn until dusk, eating all their meals that have been prepared by campfire under the trees in the way that Palestinian families have done for centuries. These days there are lots of international volunteers helping bring in the olives and providing protective presence for farmers who face violence and harassment from the occupation. Once the olives are collected, they are taken to a community press, where the oil is extracted and tested for its quality. It them comes to Al Ard to be bottled and packaged and ready to ship.
Good to know
Good to know
‘We are Palestinian; we like to feed people’
We are a third generation family-run company passionate about bringing the best of Palestinian artisanal food to your dining table. We believe in environmentally-friendly practices, organic farming and putting the famers and their glorious land at the heart of what we do. The land is so critical to us that we names our company after it, with Al Ard meaning the land in Arabic. We know that healthy food makes healthy bodies, and that is what we are about. And just like our family, our company thrives on bringing together traditional knowledge and modern practices to provide you with nothing but the finest quality goods.
Shipping & Handling
Shipping & Handling
Orders are processed and prepared to be shipped within 2-5 business days. Delivery times may take 1-4 weeks from the time of purchase to shipping your order worldwide unless is specified in the product description. Sometimes we have special sales with priority shipping e.g. 5-10 days shipping. Shipping times can be found in the product description too.
How does shipping work?
[shop_name] works with global merchants and handmade artisans in order to provide you with the best prices and the most awesome products. This means that your order is shipped from all over the world.
Because we ship directly from our partners in these countries, your item may take 1-4 weeks to arrive. If you buy different items it is probably you will receive more than one package.
Please do not worry if it does not show up immediately. And yes, we do provide a tracking number.
How can I return an item?
We refer you to our Return Policy HERE If you need further assistance, please send us an email at [shop_email]
How long will it take for you to reply to my message?
We do our best to respond to inquiries within 1-3 hours, but please allow up to 24 hrs -- especially on weekends or holidays.
