Olives & Olive Oil

The Tabuk region has a rich heritage of olive cultivation and olive oil production dating back to the early Islamic era. Building on this legacy, Tabuk Agricultural Development Company (TADCO) has played a pioneering role in developing the modern olive industry in Saudi Arabia.

In 1985, TADCO established Saudi Arabia's first olive oil press, marking a significant milestone in the Company's journey and contributing to the development of the Kingdom's olive oil sector.

Today, TADCO continues to build on this heritage by combining regional agricultural knowledge, modern farming practices, and advanced production capabilities to deliver high-quality olive products.

From heritage to innovation, TADCO continues to grow the legacy of Tabuk's olive industry and contribute to the future of Saudi agriculture.

From Carefully Harvested Olives to Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil

At TADCO, producing exceptional olive oil begins with harvesting the fruit at the optimal stage of ripeness. Olives are carefully selected when they develop the desired deep crimson color, helping achieve the right balance of flavor, aroma, and quality.

To preserve the natural characteristics of the fruit, the harvested olives are transported and processed as quickly as possible. Our extraction process is carefully controlled at temperatures not exceeding 27°C, supporting the production of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

Our Olive Oil Journey

Harvest → Crushing → Kneading → Separation → Filtration → Storage

-Careful Harvesting – Olives are harvested at the appropriate stage of maturity. -Gentle Crushing – The olives are crushed using specialized milling equipment. -Controlled Kneading – The olive paste is kneaded under controlled conditions to facilitate oil extraction. -Efficient Separation – A decanter separates the oil and water from the olive pomace. -Oil Separation – Specialized separators further separate and collect the olive oil. -Temperature Control – Processing temperatures are carefully maintained to protect the oil's natural qualities. -Protected Storage – The oil is stored in stainless-steel tanks under nitrogen to help preserve its freshness, aroma, color, and quality throughout the year.

This careful combination of timely harvesting, controlled extraction, modern technology, and protected storage helps TADCO preserve the natural character of its olive oil—from the orchard to the final product.

The result is a naturally balanced olive oil with a distinctive aroma, smooth character, and delicious flavor.

Olive – Spanish Heritage, Exceptional Oil Potential

Origin: Spain Primary Purpose: Olive Oil Production

The Picual olive is one of Spain's most recognized olive varieties, renowned for its high oil content, early production, and strong yield potential. At TADCO, Picual forms an important part of our diversified olive portfolio, supporting the production of high-quality olive oil.

-Picual Olive Tree

The Picual is a vigorous, medium-sized tree that produces small-to-medium-sized fruits. Its harvest season typically falls between October and November, making it well suited to efficient orchard management and mechanical harvesting.

-Picual Olive Fruit

Picual fruit has a distinctive oval, slightly curved shape with a characteristic nipple at the tip.

Average fruit weight: Approximately 3 grams Oil content: Approximately 20–24% Oil quality: High potential for premium olive oil production Additional use: Suitable for black olive pickling Key Agricultural Characteristics

Picual is valued for its:

Early production and high yield High oil productivity Suitability for mechanical harvesting Vigorous and dense vegetative growth Strong potential for commercial-scale cultivation

Like any specialized variety, Picual requires careful management due to its sensitivity to frost, extreme temperatures, and high soil salinity, as well as its susceptibility to Verticillium disease and fruit-fly infestation.

TADCO's Approach

At TADCO, we combine careful variety selection, precision irrigation, modern cultivation practices, responsible crop protection, and efficient harvesting technologies to unlock the full potential of Picual olives.

Picual represents the perfect blend of Spanish olive heritage and modern agricultural expertise—delivering strong productivity and excellent potential for premium olive oil production.

Olive – Italian Heritage, Rich in Natural Antioxidants

Origin: Italy Primary Purpose: Olive Oil Production

The Coratina olive is one of Italy's most important olive varieties, particularly associated with Puglia, one of the country's leading olive-growing regions. Renowned for its adaptability, productivity, and exceptional oil characteristics, Coratina is a valuable variety for premium olive oil production.

Coratina Olive Tree

Coratina is a vigorous and adaptable variety capable of performing well across different environmental and agricultural conditions. It is known for early fruiting and high, consistent productivity, making it well suited to commercial olive cultivation.

Coratina Olive Fruit

The fruit is typically small, elongated, and weighs approximately 3–4 grams, with numerous small pores on its surface.

Fruit weight: Approximately 3–4 grams Ripening: Generally uniform toward the end of the season Harvest period: Typically November to January Can also be suitable for green table olives in certain seasons

Coratina Olive Oil

Coratina is particularly valued for producing high-quality olive oil with a naturally high polyphenol content.

Oil content: Approximately 18–22% High polyphenol content Excellent natural stability Strong potential for premium-quality olive oil

The distinctive characteristics of Coratina oil are retained even when the variety is cultivated in different olive-growing regions around the world.

Key Agricultural Characteristics

Coratina is recognized for:

Early fruit bearing High and consistent productivity Good adaptability to diverse growing conditions Cold tolerance in suitable regions Suitability for cross-pollination when planted alongside compatible olive varieties Some susceptibility to sooty mold, requiring appropriate orchard management TADCO's Approach

At TADCO, we combine careful variety selection, modern orchard management, precision irrigation, responsible crop protection, and efficient harvesting practices to maximize the productivity and quality potential of Coratina olives.

Coratina brings together Italian olive-growing heritage, exceptional productivity, and naturally polyphenol-rich oil—supporting TADCO's commitment to producing distinctive, high-quality olive oil.

Olive – Levantine Heritage, Exceptional Regional Appeal

Origin: Syria Primary Purpose: Olive Oil Production

The Sourani olive is one of the most important traditional olive varieties of the Levant, with a long history of cultivation across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. Well adapted to the region's agricultural conditions, Sourani has been valued by communities across the Middle East for generations.

Sourani Olive Tree

Sourani is a medium-sized tree characterized by its naturally drooping branches and distinctive light-green foliage. Its strong adaptation to the regional climate makes it a valuable variety for olive cultivation.

Sourani Olive Fruit

The Sourani fruit is typically large and round, with a relatively high oil content.

Fruit size: Large and round Oil content: Approximately 22% Ripening period: Mid-September to mid-October Production: Known for consistent performance in suitable regional conditions Sourani Olive Oil

Sourani produces high-quality, naturally stable olive oil with a distinctive character appreciated across the Middle East.

Its oil is known for:

Approximately 22% oil yield Good natural stability High-quality characteristics A milder and less tart profile compared with some Italian varieties Strong consumer acceptance across Middle Eastern markets TADCO's Approach

At TADCO, cultivating varieties such as Sourani allows us to combine regional olive-growing heritage with modern agricultural practices, precision irrigation, responsible crop management, and advanced harvesting and processing technologies.

Sourani represents the heritage of Levantine olive cultivation—bringing regional authenticity, consistent productivity, and a smooth, distinctive oil profile to TADCO's olive portfolio.

Olive – Middle Eastern Heritage

Origin: Palestine Purpose: Dual – Olive Oil & Table Olives

The Nabali olive is a traditional Middle Eastern variety, valued for its robust growth, regional adaptability, and versatility.

Tree: Large, vigorous tree with distinctive bluish-green foliage and strong roots.

Fruit: Large, oval-shaped fruit with a pointed tip, well suited for pickling and olive oil production. Its pleasant taste makes it particularly popular as a table olive.

Nabali combines regional heritage, versatility, and quality, making it an important variety in TADCO's olive portfolio.

Olive – A World-Class Table Olive

Origin: Spain Purpose: Table Olives

The Manzanillo is one of the world's most widely cultivated olive varieties and is especially renowned for its excellent table olive quality.

Tree: Medium-sized, early-bearing, high-yielding, and relatively low-maintenance. Production can vary between seasons.

Fruit: Medium-sized and round, with early ripening. Typically harvested green and suitable for a wide range of pickling and table olive preparations.

Oil: Produces high-quality olive oil with moderate oil content, although extraction can be more challenging at higher fruit moisture levels.

Manzanillo combines early production, versatility, and exceptional table olive quality, making it a valuable variety in TADCO's diversified olive portfolio.