OLEGA is one of the leaders in the production, processing and export of Argentine peanuts. OLEGA is one of the leading exporters and pioneers of blanched peanuts in Argentina. The bean growing area covers between 250,000 and 300,000 hectares, distributed among the provinces of Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán, Jujuy and Salta.
Where is the peanut processing facility located?
The facility is located in Ticino, a town of 3500 inhabitants in the province of Cordoba, in the heart of the peanut-producing region of Argentina. As the company grew, the processing facility moved from a small building that was once part of an agricultural cooperative, to its current location at the other end of town in an agroindustrial comlex.
How long does it take to plant peanuts in Argentina?
According to Adecoagro, a leading agro-industrial company in South America, with operations in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, peanut planting activities begin in October and excavation activities take place approximately 150 days after planting. In particular, all the peanuts grown in Argentina are rich in oleic acid.
Who is a peanut producer & exporter?
We are peanut producers and exporters and we work with state-of-the-art equipment for each process. Our plants are located in Pasco, Province of Córdoba, Argentina. Our commitment is to continually improve and invest in our processes from sowing to delivery of final product to our customers.
Why do we work with peanut processing plants?
We work together with peanut processing plants in Argentina, Brazil and the United States. Commitment: to ensure long-term relationships. Quality: in the delivered products. Comply: with our customers. on the needs and opportunities for both producers and clients. We are one of the five largest peanut exporters worldwide.
What is a peanut agro-industrial sector?
European food legislation provides specific rules for peanuts, and adopts the term groundnuts to designate them. American rules classify them in the group of edible nuts, and in international trade they are referred to simply as peanuts. The Peanut Agro-industrial Sector manufactures and exports the following products, among others: