For many years, we have been involved in the cultivation of jojoba in the Arauco desert in Argentina, a region that is perfectly suited to sustainable agriculture. The area is surrounded by two rain-rich mountain ranges and offers sufficient groundwater. In the Argentinean desert, temperatures climb up to 50°C in summer and occasionally fall below 0°C in winter. These weather conditions, combined with the available water source, are crucial for the optimal growth of jojoba plants.

The growing period begins with flowering in August and the fruit set in November to December allows the first harvest forecasts to be made. The harvest season ends between March and April, when the fruits lose their greenish color and turn brownish. They begin to burst open and are collected using harvesting machines. The plantation workers are busy all year round with replanting and care. We now cultivate over 500 hectares of jojoba bushes. Since the first plantings, we have maintained close contact with the growers during the season. Regular visits give us an insight into the expected harvest, and after the harvest we set the seed price together with the growers, which is based on the quality and available quantities. These factors ultimately influence our selling price for the jojoba oil.

In 2015, our new oil mill was completed to the latest standards. In collaboration with a German plant manufacturer, modern oil presses were developed that enable the jojoba seeds to be processed gently. This ensures compliance with the highest quality standards, which we guarantee through final analyses in our accredited laboratory in Leonberg. The entire production process follows strict ecological and social guidelines, which not only guarantee the quality of the product, but also ensure the protection of the ecosystem.