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Olives Are Planted & Growing
The olive has been growing for more than 8,000 years and the importance of olives and the oil it produces has become a main staple in both the Mediterranean and U.S. diets. The healthy properties of olive oil are being recognized by consumers around the globe. Beyond its rich flavor, this “liquid gold’s” health benefits include the ability to fight ailments such as bad cholesterol, reducing hypertension, and contains potent cancer fighting properties.

The Arbequian Variety that Gretchen Mooney has planted is one of the primary varieties of Spain. Due to its low vigor, and high yields, it has been shown to be the best variety to date for high density, machine harvested plantings. The Arbequina Olive bears small fruit with a high oil content. This variety is excellent in flavor and has a fruity aroma, favored by chef’s for its ability to be blended in food dishes yet can also stand alone.

Olives require very warm average temperatures, and cannot tolerate extreme cold. They do well in very dry climates, not surprisingly they grow beautifully in the Mediterranean climate, with its mild winters and long hot summers. Since Butte County is on the same latitude as the Mediterranean, and has very similar climate patterns, this type of crop is a perfect fit for both our company and the location of our family orchards.

Joe Walsh Joins Mooney Farms Staff
Mooney Farms is excited to announce the newest member to join our sales staff as Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Mr. Joe Walsh. Mr. Walsh has worked in all facets of the food industry for over 20 years and brings an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas to our family owned business. Beginning in the early eighties Mr. Walsh owned and operated his own food business, and has a full understanding of food processing. Next, he went on to become the National Sales Manager for Bertolli Olive Oil from 1991-2000. Since 2000 Joe has owned and managed his own brokerage firm, Ultimate Food Marketing Group located in New Jersey. With Joe’s knowledge and experience in all aspects of the food business, Mooney Farms feels he will be a valuable addition to our sales team.

New Packaging For Retail & Gourmet Octagon Lines
Mooney Farms has built a reputation for excellence in crafting Premium Quality Sun Dried Tomato Products, and now proudly introduces a new elegant look for both their gourmet & retail sun dried tomato lines and Mediterranean kitchen staples. Each label’s rich gold lettering, gold foil accents, and vivid, deep colored backgrounds reflect the premium flavors inside each of the Bella Sun Luci products. High quality ingredients including tomatoes dried in the sun, whole pine nuts, 100% pure olive oil, aged Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs are used to make this collection.

Upcoming Tradeshows
Mooney Farms enjoys visiting with our valued customers at tradeshows. Please come and visit with our staff at one of these upcoming shows. We look forward to seeing you!