In today’s conscious food culture, the term “organic” carries weight — and for good reason. With growing concerns about synthetic chemicals, soil degradation, and sustainable agriculture, people are seeking food that’s not just good for them, but good for the planet too. Olive oil, a staple of the Mediterranean diet, is no exception.
But not all “organic” claims are created equal. At Zejd, organic isn’t a marketing term — it’s a commitment rooted in tradition, sustainability, and transparency. Let’s take a closer look at what makes Zejd Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) genuinely organic — from grove to bottle.
What ‘Organic’ Really Means in Olive Oil
True organic olive oil begins with the grove. It means olives grown without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It’s about nourishing the soil, preserving biodiversity, promoting long-term sustainability, and respecting natural rhythms of growth.
But it’s not enough to just grow organic olives for an olive oil to truly qualify as organic.
The organic journey doesn’t stop at the grove—it extends to every step of processing: harvest, post-harvest, milling, storage, and bottling. It entails picking organic olives without mechanical force, collecting them in clean containers, and transferring them, in dedicated transport, to the mill where the containers are labeled and stored in a separate space; milling olives at controlled temperature, in dedicated or thoroughly cleaned equipment, without synthetic chemicals; storing the oil in clearly labeled and separated batches; then bottling it in clean, compliant facilities, using food-safe, non-reactive materials, with accurate labeling according to standards.
And more importantly, the entire process from grove to bottle must be controlled and certified organic.
Only then can an olive oil claim to be truly organic!
Zejd’s Organic Approach
At Zejd, organic is more than a set of practices—it’s a holistic philosophy. It’s about working in harmony with the land, not against it, to produce an EVOO that reflects purity, authenticity, and the rhythm of the seasons. From the first bud on the olive tree to the last drop in the bottle, every step is taken with care.
- Zejd’s Organic Farming Practices
Zejd’s organic EVOO begins with the cultivation of the Souri olive—a variety indigenously grown in Lebanon, and prized for its complex flavor and deep cultural roots— using time-honored, organic methods that require patience, precision, and deep respect for the ecosystem.
Instead of chemical inputs, Zejd uses natural pest controls such as pheromone traps, promotes healthy soil through goat manure, and preserves native plant and insect populations to maintain balance in the grove. Trees are rainfed, and farming is aligned with the natural paces of the land—not forced by industrial timelines.
These practices ensure that Zejd’s organic olives grow in a way that’s as close to nature as possible — without shortcuts or artificial enhancements.
- Zejd’s Organic Production Practices
Zejd organically grown olives are carefully harvested at the desired maturity level, preserving both fruit and tree, and stored in clearly labeled specialized crates, to avoid cross-contamination with conventional olives. They are swiftly transported, in a reserved truck, to the production plant, and processed separately in thoroughly cleaned extraction lines to prevent cross-contamination with non-organic batches. The oil is cold-extracted purely by mechanical means—no chemicals, heat, or additives, to preserve nutrients and comply with EVOO standards, then stored in dedicated, clearly labeled stainless steel tanks, separately from conventional oil. Bottling follows clean practices with cleaning and contamination prevention measures in place, and traceability down to the lot number. Zejd uses dark glass bottles or tins to preserve freshness and purity, while ensuring packaging integrity. Finished product labeling includes the certification body’s logo, the certifier’s code, and traceable lot numbers.
Zejd ensures full compliance with strict organic standards at every stage, from grove to bottle, offering customers true organic integrity. The result? A clean, vibrant, mono-varietal, organic EVOO that tells the story of the land it comes from. Zejd Organic EVOO is well-balanced, complex, fruity with notes of fresh-cut grass, and pleasantly bitter with a hint of peppery finish.
Certifications and Standards You Can Trust
Zejd Organic EVOO is certified according to stringent EU Organic standards, by CCPB srl. Such certification is not handed out lightly—it requires regular, independent inspections of both farming and production practices, annual audits of volumes sold against production levels, strict documentation of all farming, processing, and bottling practices, in addition to comprehensive traceability from tree to bottle.
Organic certification isn’t just a label — it’s your assurance that what you’re tasting is real, traceable, and produced with integrity.
Zejd also follows best practices in hygiene and food safety management (FSSC-22000 certification), in addition to broader sustainability standards (certification for energy and water saving, water reuse for irrigation, use of solid waste for heating by the Cleaner Production Center), to ensure low environmental impact, ethical production, and long-term agricultural resilience.
A True Taste of Purity
Zejd Organic EVOO is more than just certified — it’s a reflection of a deep-rooted philosophy: respecting nature, farming with care, crafting for quality, and delivering honest food to your table.
Choosing organic isn’t just about what’s not in your olive oil — it’s about what is: purity, flavor, nutrition, health, and trust.
Taste the difference that true organic makes. Discover Zejd Organic EVOO today—and bring the essence of nature to your kitchen.
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