USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The European Union is the leading producer, consumer and exporter of olive oil. The EU produces roughly 67% of the world’s olive oil. Around 4 million hectares, mainly in the EU Mediterranean countries, are dedicated to the cultivation of olives trees, combining traditional, intensive and super intensive groves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Where did olive oil originate? Many historians believe that olive oil first originated in the Mediterranean Basin or somewhere in The Middle East. Early historical records point to ancient olive oil use in Iran, Turkistan, Greece, Italy, and Egypt.

Detailed explanation-3: -It originated in the Mediterranean basin, in Asia Minor and near Syria. In the present day, it is extremely abundant in Asia Minor and it grows in thick forests. From here, it appears to have spread from Syria to Turkey, and then to Greece and Crete.

Detailed explanation-4: -The country that produces the most olive oil is Spain. You may find that surprising if you expected it to be Italy or Greece because although those two countries produce a large quantity of the world’s olive oil, their production volume pales in comparison to that of Spain.