What grew over two centuries as a family heritage of pressing locally sourced olives from the northern hilly Beino landscape took on a full modernistic vocation in 2004, giving rise to Olive Trade and it's coveted Zejd brand.
Read moreFrom October till late December, discover Baino in Akkar, home to Zejd® olive derivative products.
For one day, hand-pick your olives, learn about olive oil extraction and olive oil tasting, taste Baino local food specialties and
finally stock up on local produce of olives, olive oil and mouneh for the year to come.
Off to Terroir
Gather in Beirut and drive to our village through the Northern territory of Lebanon. In Baino’s countryside, you will engage in a walk among the olive trees where you will be initiated to sustainable olive picking practices and organic farming. After visiting the olive extraction unit, familiarizing with the state-of-the art extraction techniques, you will practice extra virgin olive oil tasting to discover its different characteristics and explore the different culinary applications of olive oil along with its many health benefits. In our specialized store you will have access to the best selection of our products. And finally, you will savor a delicious home-made lunch prepared from various local specialties (kebbeh and lahmehbkhal), also later can pay a visit to Baino’s beautiful lake, before returning to Beirut.