{"product_id":"pons-garlic-infused-extra-virgin-olive-oil","title":"Pons Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfused with dehydrated garlic, this oil is made from late-harvest Arbequina extra virgin olive oil from the Pons estate. It is a smooth and balanced blend that enhances the natural flavour of the garlic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply drizzle over bruschetta, pizzas and bread for a wonderful garlic hit. This \u003cspan\u003ehighly versatile oil, is also ideal for roast potatoes, with fish, seafood, chicken and meat, in marinades, soups, stews and vegetable dishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 1930s, and spanning four generations, the Pons family has been deeply and passionately engaged in the cultivation of olives in the Lleida region of Catalonia. Their approach combines age-old wisdom with cutting-edge agronomic practices, ensuring each drop of Pons oil is a testament to both the past, and the future, of finest olive oil cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePons has won numerous awards such as the Il Magnifico 2025 for their Janiroc Lecciana oil, six prizes at the Monocultivar Olive Oil Top 2025, and an astounding 11 awards at the EVOO Catalonia 2024 Awards. Additionally, Pons has been recognised as a new member of the exclusive EQOO (Extra Quality Olive Oil) group, a distinction reserved for the best extra virgin olive oil producers worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pons family have always been innovative leaders and have created many initiatives to ensure a successful future. Their olive ‘library’ project saw the planting of 313 varieties to identify which ones would cope best with changing climatic conditions, were most adaptive to terroir, displayed resilience within intensive organic cultivation, and offered superior organoleptic qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have patiently, and over time, added to their extensive land holdings with the purchase of adjoining small plots. This has enabled Pons to embark on a project to plant over 1 million olive trees by 2028. To date, they are well on the way to achieving this ambitious goal. Recognising that water is a truly precious resource, Pons have state-of-the-art irrigation technology in place to manage and optimise water use sustainably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePons also uses technology to make sure the olives are harvested at their optimal peak, and once in the mill all production methods are co-ordinated to make sure robust polyphenol content is preserved. This is key to ensuring that the highest possible antioxidant properties and health benefits are retained, while contributing to a stable product with good shelf-life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside their exceptional olive oils, Pons offer a range of quality versions of classic Spanish ingredients including; vinegars, olives, capers, caperberries and sweet white garlic. A selected range of fabulous wines completes the Pons offering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SabatoNZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52613610570026,"sku":"jmi1789489573882","price":14.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/6203\/6266\/files\/pons-garlic-infused-extra-virgin-olive-oil_1.jpg?v=1789489577","url":"https:\/\/ginghamstepboutique.shop\/products\/pons-garlic-infused-extra-virgin-olive-oil","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}