The secret of a Puglian oil mill capable of offering high-quality oil is the selection of the raw materials, starting from the harvest, and the use of techniques that respect the product and the nature from which it flows. This is what we have been doing for over three generations in a corner of Puglia, where Frantoio D'Orazio is located.
We are in Conversano, a town with a long history, nestled in the heart of the Trulli Coast south of Bari, halfway between the Itria Valley and the azure-green Adriatic Sea. Our story begins in the 1950s and 1960s when a humble, small farm grew almonds and olives. The most prized fruits of our land were cultivated with dedication and care, then harvested to be sold to local merchants. From that Apulian farmhouse, Frantoio D'Orazio was born, run first by grandfather Ciccio D'Orazio, then by uncle Peppino D'Orazio, and today by Francesco.
Ours is a family history that is inextricably intertwined with our land.
An oil mill in Puglia where ancient traditions are revived
We feel a part of our land, this strip of Puglia dotted with centuries-old olive trees: majestic, imposing, silent and prolific witnesses of authenticity and goodness. This is also true of our most precious treasure, which flows with its golden-green hues from the Apulian oil mill we have run for over three generations. For our oil, we still rely on ancient cultivation traditions, selecting our suppliers based on their respect for nature. Indeed, for us, talking about eco-sustainability is not a new concept. Respect for the environment and the land was part of rural traditions, it was in the past and continues to accompany us in the present. Just as our ancestors cultivated the land, with care and respect for the place, so we still do.
In this mill in Puglia , however, we have combined tradition with innovations that do not alter but rather enhance authenticity: they accompany the production processes, verify the product's profound quality in terms of food safety, and support packaging and logistics, for shorter lead times.
All this to offer our customers only authentic and 100% safe goodness.
Apulian oil mill that has always been sustainable
Protecting the environment in which our ancient olive trees have lived and grown for centuries is our top priority. Just as our ancestors always did, for whom the earth was a generous and loving mother, to be preserved at all times.
Currently, on the topic of sustainability, the Apulian oil mill D'Orazio has implemented numerous activities, of which we are very proud:
- We use electricity from photovoltaic systems
- With our DMF systems we produce a mixture of vegetation water and pomace called "2-phase wet pomace" with which we feed biodigestion plants to produce clean energy.
- We produce thermal energy through the combustion of the olive stones that we extract from the virgin pomace
- We limit the use of water in the olive washing process to a minimum
This is our present, looking to the past while leveraging the most modern technologies. And for the future, we want to do even more to protect our land and ensure ever-higher product quality.
We are investing in the acquisition of new hectares of olive groves to manage directly as Frantoio D'Orazio , so we can cultivate them respectfully and directly control the quality of the olives from which we extract Puglia's green gold.
Our mission is to protect and enhance the land of Puglia
Our past is still alive, and we look to the future with hope. We've been doing this for over three generations to promote our region, Conversano, a city rich in history, beauty, nature, and quality. It's here that Frantoio D'Orazio took its first steps, and it's here that it lives and grows every day, bringing our finest legacy everywhere: an Apulian oil mill firmly rooted in its origins and projected into the future.
Learn more about our values and our local history here .
