Top castor oil manufacturers in India include Jayant Agro-Organics, Gokul Agro, Royal Castor Products Limited, Modi Oil Mill, NandiRaj Producer Company Limited, and Dev Internationals. Most of these producers are based in Gujarat. India remains the top producer and exporter of castor oil globally, controlling over 90% of the market. The various grades of castor … Read more
Castor oil is made from the annual oilseed crop called castor (Ricinus communis) a vegetable oil common in the Eastern part of the world. The oil is widely known for its laxative properties. However, other health benefits such as uterine contraction, lipid metabolism, and antimicrobial activity have been reported. Castor oil is colourless to very … Read more
Portugal is one of the top-10 ranked countries for olive oil production. Key producers and olive oil manufacturers in Portugal include Casa Anadia (Qta do Bom Sucesso), Casa de Santo Amaro, Monterosa (Algarve), Azeite Fonte da Bica, Olivais do Sul, EMS Torrado, and Gallo Worldwide. 70% of the Portugal’s olive oil production is done in … Read more
Most of the olive oil manufacturers in South Africa are based in the Western Cape, especially in areas like Paarl, Stellenbosch, Porterville, and Franschhoek. This is because of the Mediterranean climate. Though South Africa produce olive oils, it can only meet about 30-33% of the country’s demand, with imports from Italy and Spain meeting the … Read more
Majority of the olive oil manufacturers in Australia are based in Victoria, but there are also good number of producers in South Australia and New South Wales. Australian olive oil producers focus on high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), using modern, first cold-press technology. Leading olive oil producers in Australia include Cobram Estate Olives, Pendleton … Read more
Turkey is one of the top olive oil producing nation, alongside Spain, Italy, Greece and Tunisia. Many of the olive oil manufacturers in Turkey are located in the Aegean (Izmir, Manisa, Aydın), Marmara (Bursa-Gemlik), and Mediterranean (Hatay) regions. Türkiye exports an estimated 96,000 tons of olive oil annually, but the exports climbed to 160,000 tons … Read more
Most of the olive oil manufacturers in Tunisia are mall family-run outfits that make use of either traditional methods or modernized olive oil mills. 85% of groves are found around the city of Sfax in the center of the country, and also in the south. Major varieties of olive in Tunisia include cultivars like Chemlali, … Read more
Greek is ranked the third-largest olive oil-producing nation, behind Spain and Italy. Olive oil manufacturers in Greece produce a good percentage (over 80%) of premium extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). There are over 700+ companies which consist of small-scale, traditional family farming, with major production in Crete and the Peloponnese. About 50 to 60% of … Read more
A vast majority of olive oil manufacturers in the US are California-based producers who focus on high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). The producers are mainly large-scale sustainable farming with artisanal, family-owned operations. Top producers include California Olive Ranch, Durant Olive Mill, San Miguel Olive Farm, Gold Ridge Organic Farms, Corto Olive Co., and Napa … Read more
Olive oil manufacturers in Italy are mix of historic family-run farms and larger manufacturers. Prominent producers include De Carlo, Monini Corporation, Sabino Leone, Olio Dante Spa, Rubino, Frantoio Agostini, .lli Ruata Spa Goccia d’Oro, Sapigni, Verde Vivace, Sommariva, and Arioli (Trasimeno). Italy is the second-largest producer of olive oil after Spain, but also the top … Read more