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Preserving Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality: A Guide to Proper Storage
October 27, 2023
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), often referred to as "liquid gold", is arguably the healthiest...
Zejd awarded first prize for the "Ripe fruitiness" category
April 5, 2022
Zejd was awarded the first prize for his participation in the 9th National Extra Virgin...
Zejd awarded first prize for the "Ripe fruitiness" category
April 5, 2022
Olivetrade participated in the 25th National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Contest held during HORECA 2018...
Olivetrade participated in Agri-Food Innovation Day
February 10, 2021
Olivetrade partnered with a startup, RiginO, to implement a Proof of Concept on the end-to-end...
Olive Trade Exhibits at LDE Lebanon, Promoting Authentic Lebanese Olive Oil Craftsmanship
August 27, 2020
Olivetrade exhibited at Lebanese Diaspora Energy conference (LDE) that took place on 7th to 9th of June, 2019. 
Christmas 2018: Zejd’s Gift of Hope Celebrates Giving, Community, and the Spirit of Sharing
August 27, 2020
In support of the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon, a pioneer in the free treatment of children with cancer that relies completely on donations, Olivetrade designed a special line of gift boxes where 20% of the proceeds was remitted to the CCCL’s cause.
Celebrating the “Mouneh” Book: Preserving Lebanese Traditions of Olive Oil, Harvest, and Heritage
August 27, 2020
Barbara Massad lunched her new " -  Preserving Foods for the Lebanese Pantry - at Tawlet on saturday the 18th of November. it features the story of Youssef Fares producing high quality olive oil ...A must have book!!!
Opening the House of Zejd in Baino: A Tribute to Craftsmanship, Culture, and Olive Legacy
August 27, 2020
Olivetrade opened its first retail shop "House of ZEJD" in Baino - Akkar, exhibiting to the local community as well as to the tourists its wide range of olive derivative products using local material resulting in a very traditional atmosphere.
Zejd Featured in Aishti Magazine: A Celebration of Craft, Taste, and Lebanese Artisanal Excellence
August 27, 2020
Youssef Fares was featured in Aishti Magazine for the olive production in Baino, Akkar: The Golden Touch
ZEJD awarded best tasting Lebanese EVOO contest- commercial brand
August 27, 2020
Youssef Fares came out on top in an olive-oil competition this weekend at Beirut 14th annual Horeca hospitality and food service trade show.
Olive Trade Showcases Lebanese Olive Oil Heritage at the Prestigious Lebanon Fest in Brazil
August 27, 2020
In an effort to expand its reach to Latin America, Olivetrade participated in Lebanon Fest held in both Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil under the patronage of both the Lebanese Consulates General of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo, and bringing together 20 Lebanese companies in an exhibition of agri-food products, a fair with typical foods, cooking workshops, as well as a business seminar between Lebanese and Brazilian entrepreneurs.