Length of time (approximately 24 hours) that harvested olives are left before applying lye solution to avoid sloughing during lye treatment. Holding is necessary for the Manzanilla (Manzanillo) variety, especially at the start of the season.
Olive Sector Statistics – March 2025
MADRID, SPAIN / 16.04.2025
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