Glossary of Bulk Oil Terms

Blending

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Feb 1, 2013 10:00:00 PM

The process of combining two or three different types of oils together to create a specific blended product.  This process requires an exact ratio of each of the oils blended and the final product must be accurately list these ratios on the label.

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Blends

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 31, 2013 10:00:00 PM

See Olive Oil Blends.

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BOL

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 30, 2013 10:00:00 PM

Acronym for Bill of Lading.  The Bill of Lading is the paperwork utilized by freight carriers to send a shipment to a particular location.  This paperwork is supplied by the shipper and is given to the freight company.  It follows the order where ever it goes ensuring that the right product delivers to the correct location, and that the shipment is traceable along the way. 

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Bracketed Pricing

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 29, 2013 10:00:00 PM

Pricing that varies depending on the amount purchased, allowing customers who purchase more to receive volume discounts.  The principle of this pricing system is, “the more you buy, the more you save”.  The point at which the pricing decreases to the next level is referred to as the breakpoint. 

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Breakpoint

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 28, 2013 10:00:00 PM

The the particular volume point at which the customer receives a discount and the price of their products go down.  This only applies if the pricing is offered on a bracket scale or if volume discounts are available. 

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Bung

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 27, 2013 10:00:00 PM

Drum TopThe hole located at the top of a drum or tote used to insert the pump and get the oil out.   

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Caged Tote

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 26, 2013 10:00:00 PM

See Plastic Tote.

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Centrifuge

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 25, 2013 10:00:00 PM

A modern processing system used expel olive oil from the olives.  It spins at a very high speed, separating the oil, water and solid olive particles. This is a alternative to the traditional pressing system, and is used in most modern manufacturing facilities. 

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Chemical Testing

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 24, 2013 10:00:00 PM

The testing analysis that is done on olive oil to determine a number of factors that signify oil quality. 

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Climate

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 23, 2013 10:00:00 PM

The climate ideal for growing olive trees is almost always “Mediterranean-like” and must include mild winters and hot summers.  This climate can be found in many locations, including Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Syria, Turkey, Tunisia, and the United States.  

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