olive oil production

Olive oil production begins with harvesting ripe olives from olive trees, usually by hand or machine. The olives are then cleaned to remove dirt and leaves. Next, they are crushed into a paste using mills or crushers. This paste is pressed or spun in a centrifuge to separate the oil from water and solid residues. The extracted oil is then filtered and stored in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. Finally, the oil is bottled for sale. The quality of the oil depends on factors like olive variety, harvesting time, and processing methods.