MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION

The mission of the Olive Oil Association shall be based on the social purpose of:

(a)     education on the nutrition, health and wellness benefits of olive oil and olive products;

(b)     the advancement of healthy living through the use of the Mediterranean Diet;

(c)      the protection of the environment and to carry out research on the cultivation of olive trees, olive oil and the olive sector in general;

(d)     social and community advancement, including the promotion of the ethical, educational and social aspects of olive cultivation;

(e)      the advancement of culture, arts and national heritage;

(f)      the promotion citizen engagement to promote democracy, reconciliation and peace.