The Olive Oil Community

'Boli' is a Social Cooperative active, among other things, in the production and distribution of high-quality olive oil in limited quantities, with an emphasis on sustainability, cooperation, and a direct producer–consumer connection.

The Cooperative began operating in early 2026, as the natural continuation of its members' previous collective activities. Their track record is characterised by active participation in collective ventures and a systematic engagement with the production of quality agricultural products.

The members have many years of experience in producing and distributing high-quality extra virgin olive oil, as well as in developing alternative distribution models that reduce intermediaries and foster a fair relationship between producer and consumer.

Drawing on this knowledge and the values of cooperation, transparency, and quality, 'Boli' seeks to:

Participation in the production process (harvest, pressing, separation, tasting) helps consumers develop a deeper understanding of the product.

As part of its experiential workshops, BOLI organises 'tasting workshops' at the farm, which is open to visitors.

Every olive harvest season, Boli hosts members of the olive oil community who wish to actively take part in the olive picking process.

Consumers should be aware of the many uses of olive oil: in cooking, in baking, as a natural preservative, and even in medicinal or traditional applications (e.g. with herbs).

Boli organises workshops at its premises and on local tours, exploring practical applications of olive oil (e.g. recipes for food, sweets, soap-making, and other traditional remedies).

A fair relationship for everyone. A genuine win–win situation.

BOLI, drawing on the long experience of its producer-members, has developed a network without intermediaries, based on a direct relationship between the producer and the consumer of olive oil. Having started from personal contacts and a small, limited-scale network, it aims to expand gradually, with the goal of building a wider community around olive oil.

The producers form a collective structure in the form of a Producer Group. 'Boli' participates as a sub-group of producers, with members who have been core producers for more than fifteen years.

The Producer Group establishes a unified framework of rules for production and storage, aims to ensure high and consistent quality, and requires mandatory compliance from all members.

The Producer Group maintains an organised database with members' plots, their geographic location, the number of olive trees, the area, and the Maximum Expected Production (MEP) per plot. The total maximum possible production (MAX) is defined as: MAX = sum of all MEPs.

The actual annual production (OIL) is generally lower than the MAX.

The Distribution Group operates as a network of small consumer groups — whether organised cooperatives or simply groups of people working together.

Each group has a representative (a Hub), who collects orders, coordinates collection, and maintains communication with the cooperative.

Communication is straightforward: the cooperative informs the Hubs, the Hubs inform their members. Members can communicate with their Hub or, when necessary, directly with the cooperative.

The Distribution Group, together with the Producer Group, is a core part of the venture. It is built on relationships of trust and continues to evolve, so that it becomes more open, more effective, and engages ever more people.