Olives in crates waiting to be processed into Virgin Olive Oil at the Zaccheo factory near Lecce, Southern Italy.

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Olives are graded before they are turned into olive oil. It is important to start processing the fruit as soon as possible after harvesting to preserve the oil's goodness and quality.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Zaccheo Factory near Lecce, Apuglia Italy
Photo credit: © Trish Gant / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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