To get an idea of the remote olive-growing tradition of the Sierra de Cádiz, it is enough to highlight that the name of its capital, Olvera, comes from the term “olivera”. Also, various works from the 18th century, like those of Madoz or Igartuburu, They talk about the quantity and quality of the region's olive oils.
The production area covered by the Protected Designation of Origin 'Sierra de Cádiz' covers nine municipal areas: seven from the province of Cádiz (Alcala del Valle, Algodonales, The Gastor, Olvera, Setenil de las Bodegas, Torrealhámique and Zahara de la Sierra) and two from the province of Seville (Coripe and Pruna).
The PDO 'Sierra de Cádiz' exclusively protects extra virgin olive oils from the Alameño de Montilla varieties, Arbequina, white blade, Chamomile, Picual, Verdial of Cádiz and Verdial of Huévar, as well as the Lechín of Seville, considered the main one of the Denomination, with a 50% of the surface.
The PDO 'Sierra de Cádiz' was recognized in June 2002 by Order of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. In February 2005 was registered in the community registry as PDO.
Our Organic oils with Designation of Origin have the brand's distinctive Taste of the South. with this seal, The consumer acquires Andalusian products with the specific characteristics endorsed by the Department of Agriculture, Cattle raising, Fishing and Sustainable Development.
From 2001, our AOVE eco-friendly Gold Natura, has the recognition of Andalusian Committee for Organic Agriculture (CAAE), official certifying body that guarantees that all requirements and standards regarding organic production are met, labeling and control.
In our Agricultural Cooperative, We believe that producing healthy food and caring for the environment go hand in hand.. That's why, we have opted for Integrated Production in our crops. This system allows us to combine the best of traditional agricultural techniques with modern and sustainable practices..
Since its inception, the Los Remedios-Picasat Cooperative has been investing in the quality of our oils while taking care of their sustainability and food safety., from the first steps in the field to its transformation in our oil mill. This attitude took shape as an Integrated Production Group more than 10 years, providing technical advice on the olive grove to partners taking the Integrated Production quality system as a reference. This advice focuses on:
All these actions are carried out by our technical team that looks after the olive groves of our partners., being attentive to your needs.
A great effort is being made to obtain cereals of the highest quality, fruit of this is born from the 2017 the Association of Integrated Production in Winter Cereals. The objective of the API is to produce taking into account quality and sustainability parameters, providing for this an expert and accredited technical service for advice on Integrated Production. This advice focuses on:
Any farmer who wants to belong to the Cereal API or requires information about its operation, You can request it through the means available in the contact tab.
