RAISE ARBEQUINA Operational Group: Increasing the competitiveness of Arbequina olive oils

The main objective of the Task Force is to improve the solubilization of antioxidant compounds in Arbequina virgin olive oils through the use of agricultural practices.

The following secondary tasks are carried out:

• To transfer knowledge of the physiological behavior of this olive throughout its ripening.
• Demonstrate, through pilot and semi-industrial experiments, the efficiency of monitoring fruit ripening and selecting plots to differentiate fruit batches based on their potential quality.
• Minimize the loss of phenols during oil extraction.
• Demonstrate the points where there are greater losses of antioxidants.
• Implement new technologies that help the solubility of antioxidant compounds and their conservation.
• Create new, more correct processes for preserving oils after production.
• Optimizing non-renewable resources as an environmental commitment to a more efficient and environmentally friendly olive grove.