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Olive Oil cooperative, production in Clermont-l'Herault, Languedoc, South France (olice oil, soap, cream, tapenade...)
Huile d'Olive de Clermont l'HéraultInitially, the cooperative simply extracted olive oil, but it now also has the role of marketing olive oil for local growers. To meet this new challenge, those in charge decided to set up a marketing operation with the full legal status of a SARL (private limited company). You can now buy oil produced in the Clermont mill all year round, along with other products like olive oil soaps and articles made of wood. Wine from cooperatives in the Hérault, and locally produced honey, are also on sale. The Oli d'oc company has been able to create six jobs and there is also a full-time employee at the cooperative. © Olivier THIEULEWe are now seeing an expansion of the olive groves in the Hérault. Trees that had been neglected are again being cared for. Factors influencing this resurgence of interest include the favourable local climate, growing consumer interest in natural produce and the fact that doctors now explicitly recommend olive oil. Also, European funds are now available to encourage replanting. Since 1996, the cooperative has been the driving force behind a renovation scheme. A total 70 hectares have been planted to date and, in face of the success so far, the Agriculture Ministry is funding further development.

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