Olive oil has been prominent in all the greatest civilizations that have prospered in Tunisia. Our ancestors understood very well the importance of the soil and the climate for growing high quality olive and producing the highest quality of extra virgin olive oil. One third Of the country is covered with olive groves, and olive oil is an essential ingredient in mediterranean diet. Tunisia has the highest density of olive plantations in the world with 1.8 million hectares covered. Today Tunisia is number one in the world for certified organic olive oil production and the second largest producers after the European Union.