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Portuguese olive oil: from production to value
Portugal produces 247.9% of the olive oil it consumes — and producers are still struggling. The problem isn't quantity. It's value, traceability and differentiation. What the sector already knows — and what still needs to happen.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Sep 253 min read


Olive Oil and Health: What Science Actually Says About Health and Longevity
What the research really shows about olive oil, heart health, and longevity — from the PREDIMED trial to Harvard cohort studies, without the hype

Azeite a Norte Blog
Sep 143 min read


Traditional dryland olive groves: what the numbers hide — and why northern olive oil has never been fairly priced
A technical report published in Agroportal reveals that olive oil production costs in Portugal range from €2.5 to over €12 per litre. The traditional dryland groves of Trás-os-Montes are the most expensive to run — and the least supported. Here's what that means for producers, buyers and visitors.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Aug 33 min read


The best EVOO olive oil shop in the world... is in the North of Portugal!
A Fábrica do Azeite, parceiro do projeto Azeite a Norte e espaço emblemático da Acushla no coração do Porto, acaba de receber o prestigiado prémio de "Melhor Loja de Azeite EVOO do Mundo" na cerimónia dos Prémios EVOOLEUM 2025.

Azeite a Norte
Dec 4, 20252 min read
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