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Berkeley Olive Grove: Old Ways in the New World

by Sophia Markoulakis

Ask Darro Grieco what makes his award-winning EVOO so good and he'll say it's the old Mission trees, dry farming and hand-harvesting. Are we still in California?

Posted on September 06 2010

Olive Oil Maker Finds Inspiration in Ancient Words and Deeds

by Marissa Tejada Benekos

"We are inspired by Ancient Greece to produce extra virgin olive oil with no industrial process. If it means producing only a certain amount each year that is okay with me.” Constantine Scrivanos

Posted on September 01 2010

Hillstone Olive Oil: Rooted in Tradition

by Lori Zanteson

Laurie Schuler-Flynn and Amy DelBondio's award-winning Hillstone olive oil reflects their consummate care throughout the production process. After all, their grandmothers are watching.

Posted on August 19 2010

Q&A with Piero Gonnelli, Frantoio Santa Tea

by Lara Camozzo

"One kind of fish has a different flavor from another. It's the same with olives; every product has certain characteristics that are reflected in the flavor." Piero Gonnelli

Posted on August 10 2010

Preserving Olive Oil Culture in Adatepe

by Umut Egitimci

"We thought of this world’s deep-rooted traditions, rich culture and bright future and that’s how we got into the olive oil business." Mustafa Çakilcioglu, Adatepe Olive Oil

Posted on July 26 2010

For Family Making Olive Oil for 425 Years, Practice Makes Perfect

by Lara Camozzo

In 1585, 21 year-old William Shakespeare became a proud father of twins. Later that year, the Gonnellis bought a mill from local monks and started making olive oil. They're still at it.

Posted on July 23 2010

An Accidental Purist: Gioia Pinna

by Denise Johnson

Four years ago Gioia Pinna and her husband bought a country retreat in Umbria. Then they decided to make one of the best olive oils in the world.

Posted on June 14 2010

Lambda: Marketing an “Ultra-Premium” Olive Oil

by Marissa Tejada Benekos

"You feel the difference in your senses which is exceptional and perhaps even addictive." - Lambda creator Giorgos Kolliopoulos

Posted on May 24 2010

Bozzano’s New Liguria

by Sophia Markoulakis

After just three harvests, the Bozzanos are already producing Tuscan blends that have won over critics, and would have made their Ligurian ancestors proud.

Posted on April 28 2010