Nudo olive oil
If you’ve ever dreamt about owning your own olive grove in Italy then Nudo is for you. Based in Le Marche, Nudo is an olive grove where wanna-be-harvesters, like you, can adopt their own olive oil producing tree from a selection of enticing photos and charming farmer bios.
A few months later, that tree’s bountiful harvest arrives on their doorstep. Adoption of the tree provides local, small scale, artisanal farmers the financial security to preserve their traditional farming methods, rather than move towards mechanized techniques. It also gives the adopter total bragging rights, especially as the scrumptious oils are made exclusively from organic Italian olives, handpicked. Topping off Nudo’s concept is the packaging. Chic tins made from recycled materials boast bright plump olives that make you want to show off your tree’s hard work to all your friends.
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maria locke said | 7 September, 2010
love nudo olive oil