California olive oil / page 4
Jun. 26, 2023
Late Winter Rains, Heavy Blooms Herald a Promising Season in California
A wet and mild winter followed by strong flowering has olive oil producers feeling good about the coming harvest.
Jun. 13, 2023
The Best Olive Varieties for Hobby Growers in Northern California
Whether it is for ornamental purposes or for small-scale table olive or oil production, these olives are perfectly suited to Northern California backyards.
May. 17, 2023
Californians Navigate a Challenging Harvest Committed to Quality
Producers across California overcame frost, drought and rising prices to yield some of the world’s best extra virgin olive oils.
May. 16, 2023 Producer Profiles
Meet the Native American Tribe Behind Award-Winning Olive Oil
Apr. 24, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
U.S. Producers Weathered a Difficult Season and Emerged with Good Results
Apr. 21, 2023 Producer Profiles
The Challenges and Triumphs of Taking Over an Olive Farm in California
Apr. 12, 2023 Producer Profiles
Mar. 6, 2023 Production
Rain and Snow Across California Too Late for Slumping Olive Oil Production
Jul. 11, 2022
Preliminary Estimates Suggest Significant Drop in California Production
The Olive Oil Commission of California, which represents 90 percent of the state’s production, said its members will produce 1.8 million gallons this crop year.
Jul. 5, 2022
Awards for California Producers Validate High EVOO Standards
Producers from the Golden State earned a record-high 88 awards at the NYIOOC. One prominent producer believes the state’s EVOO standards set it apart.
Jun. 15, 2022
Record Number of NYIOOC Awards for American Producers
Producers from California, Oregon, Texas and Georgia combined to earn 94 awards from 134 entries, despite challenges caused by inflation, supply chain issues and climate.
Jun. 1, 2022
California’s Drought Expected to Worsen in 2022
Low levels of winter precipitation mean that reservoirs and groundwater sources will not be replenished. Officials said farmers will need to adapt.
May. 31, 2022
At Pasolivo, Olive Oil Production Is Art and Science
The central California producers earned five more awards at the 2022 NYIOOC, bringing their total at the competition to 27 since 2016.
May. 20, 2022
After 10 Successful Years Farming, Mother-Daughter Team Pivots to Oleotourism
The producers behind the Groves on 41 have parlayed award-winning production into a tourism operation focused on sustainable farming and cooking with olive oil.
May. 18, 2022
Meet the Producer Who Swapped Her L.A. Law Office for California’s Central Coast
Kathryn Keeeler brings the same vigor and due diligence from the legal world to the olive oil one, with award-winning results.
Dec. 15, 2021
Brightland Drops Claims that Most Olive Oils in U.S. Are Adulterated, Rancid
The California-based company volunteered to remove statements from its website after the North American Olive Oil Association filed a complaint.
Sep. 1, 2021
Both Sides of Labeling Divide Satisfied As Amended Bill Passes California Senate
The bill, AB-535, would require brands that use the term “California” in their name to disclose the minimum percentage of California olive oil in their blended products.
Aug. 24, 2021
Olive Center’s New Director Begins Planning for The Future of California Olive Oil
Javier Fernandez-Salvador has plenty of plans for his new job including optimizing olive growing and harvesting for California’s changing climate.
Aug. 5, 2021
California’s Olive Oil Producers Face Uncertain Future as Historic Drought Continues
While some farmers remain optimistic that research and preparation will yield a fruitful future, others worry about the diminishing prospects of surface irrigation.
Aug. 4, 2021
Family Behind Organic Roots Adapts as California Drought Refuses to Break
The Polit family started out as rice farmers, but the state’s decades-long drought caused them to begin growing olives, which they continue to transform into award-winning oils.
Jul. 13, 2021
A Third of The Best American Olive Oils Come from This California Region
Producers from California’s Central Coast attributed the climate, soil and dedication of local institutions to their big successes at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 10, 2021
Sustainable, Organic Production Helps One California Producer Standout
Gold Ridge Organic Farms earned three Gold Awards and a Silver Award at the 2021 NYIOOC. The owner said organic production was the key to their success.
Jun. 8, 2021
Lower Yield Doesn’t Stop U.S. Producers From Celebrating NYIOOC Wins
From Texas to California and Oregon, 38 producers celebrated big wins at the World Olive Oil Competition despite an exceptionally tough harvest for many of them.