Agriculture
Edible Oils – Olive Oil
Barry and Ben delve into the production of olive oil – an ingredient that enriches so many great dishes. They learn how olives are grown and the challenges olive farmers face today. They also visit London’s Borough market to enjoy a special olive oil tasting. Will that be enough to make them experts at creating delicious olive oil dishes?
Behind the scenes
The Sorted team met Kostas Tsigkounis, an olive farmer in Greece, to learn about how he grows his local Athenian olive variety and the challenges he faces due to climate change. They also talked to Marianna Vrettou-Schultes, Marketing Manager at BASF Agricultural Solutions in Greece, to find out about how the agricultural industry is working together with farmers to increase sustainability in their production. In London, Marianna Kolokotroni, founder of Oliveology at Borough market, took them into the world of olive oil and the Greek diet, which is considered one of the healthiest in the world. Back in the kitchen, Barry and Ben had to work their own magic to cook the best olive oil dish.