Menorca’s organic extra virgin olive oil

Menorca’s organic extra virgin olive oil, recently recognised with the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), is much more than a high-quality gastronomic product. It is a key element in the transformation of the island’s rural economy, a commitment to sustainability and a pledge to the health of those who consume it.

For decades, Menorca’s countryside relied almost exclusively on livestock farming and cheese production. Today, olive trees have returned to the landscape, opening up an essential path towards diversification to secure the future of the agricultural sector. Each bottle of organic EVOO not only represents additional income for Menorca’s llocs (traditional farms), but also a new opportunity to retain population in rural areas and keep an increasingly threatened rural fabric alive.

For the gastronomic sector, this olive oil is a true gift. Restaurants across the island, from the most traditional to the most innovative, find in organic EVOO an ingredient that expresses territory and identity. Its quality and uniqueness, certified by the PGI, become an added value that strengthens Menorca as a top-tier gastronomic destination.

Its organic production, moreover, aligns with Menorca’s Biosphere Reserve philosophy: environmentally respectful agriculture, the promotion of biodiversity and the reduction of the ecological footprint. For consumers, the benefit is twofold: a clean, sustainable product rich in healthy properties.

Ultimately, Menorca’s organic EVOO is a symbol of what the island aspires to be: a territory that cares for its land, commits to quality and projects a model of sustainability and well-being to the world.