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    Find a shop near you that sells certified California extra virgin olive oil. Or, buy online directly from COOC members and other websites.

    • Use it soon! Olive oil tastes better (and is better for you) when it's fresh.

      California Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
      Better. Fresher.

      • Recipes & Tips
        Why California?
        Health Benefits
        2013 Winners
        Meet a Farmer
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        Recipes & Tips

        Cooking with California extra virgin olive oil is easy! Head over to our Best Fresh Recipe Blog to explore different ways to use more of this heart healthy ingredient in your cooking. You'll love how fresh olive oil brings out the flavors and lets your kitchen savvy shine.

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        Why California?

        With its plentiful sun and dry climate, California is a paradise for olive groves, allowing producers to supply fresh olive oil to California markets so folks can get the optimum flavor and best health benefits from every Seal Certified bottle.

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        Health Benefits

        An integral part of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, extra virgin olive oil contains no cholesterol, and actually reduces cholesterol in the body. Find out more about the wonderful health benefits associated with extra virgin olive oil.

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        2013 Winners

        We are proud to announce this year's winners in the annual extra virgin olive oil competition.

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        Meet a Farmer

        Our Meet a Farmer section features a new California olive grower each month. Find out about these hard working folks who spend their time and energy working in California's olive groves.

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        Good Olive Oil

        Does good olive oil taste smooth? Spicy? Bitter? Buttery? Learn about What's Good Olive Oil and jump into the variety of taste profiles an olive oil can express.

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    • Olive Oil 101

      Extra virgin olive oil is never better than when it is first pressed. Unlike wine, it does not need time to mature. That gives an impressive advantage to California producers—we get our olive oil to you immediately after harvest, and much more quickly than producers overseas.

      The flavor of extra virgin olive oil can be buttery and soft, or spicy and sharp. It can be reminiscent of pepper, lemon, or grass. What it should never be is overly bitter, (a little is ok), sour, or flat (entirely flavorless).

      Remember, high quality extra virgin olive oil provides the best health benefits and flavor when it's fresh. Open that bottle within 18 months of its bottling date, and use it up within one month of opening. Be sure to store it in a cool, dark place, and follow these easy cooking guidelines for best results.

      When it comes to freshness, there is no better choice than California Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Sample one of these fresh oils at a store or olive oil tasting bar near you, visit a producer, or purchase online to see for yourself just how good California extra virgin olive oil can be.

       

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    • Health Benefits

      There seems to be no end to the benefits provided by a diet rich in extra virgin olive oil. You've probably heard about recent studies connecting olive oil with a reduction in heart disease—its high density lipoproteins (HDLs) protect against low density lipoproteins (LDLs), also known as "bad cholesterol". Because of this you'll often hear fats with HDL referred to as "good cholesterol", because they carriy LDLs from tissues and arteries to the liver where they can be eliminated, essentially cleansing the body of this harmful substance and lowering your cholesterol to boot.

      But eating plenty of extra virgin olive oil does much more than help your heart. Did you know researchers now believe it also benefits congnitive function? Also, with vitamins E, A, and K, in addition to iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, extra virgin olive oil is good for your eyes, skin, and bones, and boosts your immune system, too. For centuries its been used to soothe the skin, strengthen nails, aid digestion, and ease the effects of alcohol consumption.

      With so many ways to help us stay healthy, it's a bonus true extra virgin olive oil is so delicious. Discover tips and tricks for cooking with olive oil and find some delicious recipes in the Best Fresh Recipe Blog section. This one small change—replacing your usual butter and oils with extra virgin olive oil—can make a big difference in your health.

       

       

       

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    • What's Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

      Extra virgin is the highest grade an olive oil can receive. To put it simply, it is free of defects. The fruit was picked from trees, either mechanically or physically, with extreme care and without deteriorating the quality of the fruit. No chemicals or extreme heat were used during the extraction process.

      For the California Olive Oil Council’s Standards, extra virgin oil must pass a wide range of chemical tests by approved laboratories (including maximum acidity and peroxide value). It must be tasted in a blind sensory evaluation by a trained panel and be determined as free of defects and contain some olive fruitiness. Oils are certified annually between November and April.

      Factors that can affect the fruit/oil and the quality:

      • Weather
      • Picking methods
      • Storage/time between the picking and milling
      • The milling process
      • Exposure to heat, air and light
      • The color of the bottles
      • Time

      To enjoy the full benefit of extra virgin olive oil, both with its flavor and its health benefits, be sure to purchase within 18 months of the bottling date, and use within a month of opening.

      We extend an invitation to each guest to visit our office in Berkeley or sit in on a taste panel session to learn more about the grading of extra virgin oils or the sensory evaluation process. Email Alison@cooc.com to schedule your visit.

       

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    • How It's Made

      From the Grove ...

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      ... to the Mill ...

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      ... to the Bottle

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    • Why California?

      California History

      The olive came to California in the late 18th century, when Spanish missionaries planted olive trees at each of the 21 missions they established between San Diego and Sonoma. By the mid 19th century, there was a thriving olive oil industry in California.

      The industry languished, however, throughout much of the 20th century, until a new generation of health-conscious Americans rediscovered the flavor and benefits of olive oil. Again olive orchards were revived and new groves were planted, signaling a renaissance in the California olive oil industry.

      In the early 21st century, the California olive oil industry has emerged as a vital and diverse factor in the worldwide arena. California oils are produced from a great number of olive varieties, through a wide range of methodologies from labor-intensive traditional hand-harvesting to those that are highly mechanized.

      There is truly a California Extra Virgin Olive Oil for every palate. These oils represent not only the incredible spectrum of flavors available in the olive, but also the agricultural and environmental diversity of California.

      California Harvest

      Of the 350 crops produced in California, olive oil is one of the most dynamic. In late Autumn, after most of California's other crops have been harvested, California's olive oil producers prepare for their harvest and milling season.

      Weather and ripeness determine the exact moment the harvest begins. Different varieties of olives are harvested at varying degress of ripeness to capture a wide array of flavors. Thus, with over 100 olive cultivars in production in a myriad of soil types, climates and microclimates, California Extra Virgin Olive Oils present the consumers with a virtually limitless range of flavor possibilities.

      Freshly harvested olives are rushed from the field to the mill, where they are rinsed in fresh water, and separated from the leaves and stems. Next, the olives are ground into paste and the paste is mixed to encourage the oil to separate from the surrounding vegetable matter and water. Within days, the vibrant elixir can be in the market, ready for use at your table.

       

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    • Meet a Farmer

      We wouldn't have California extra virgin olive oil without an amazing group of devoted olive farmers growing various types of olives throughout the state and milling it into the best olive oil available. We're devoting this section to sharing some of their stories with you.

      April 2013

      Pamela Marvel of Grumpy Goats Farm

      GROVE LOCATION: Capay

      WEBSITE: www.grumpygoatsfarms.com

       

      March 2013

      Jerry Shaffer of Fandango Olive Oil

      GROVE LOCATION: Paso Robles

      WEBSITE: www.fandangooliveoil.com

       

      February 2013

      Phil Bava of Bava Family Grove

      GROVE LOCATION: Escalon

      WEBSITE: www.bavafamilygrove.com

       

       

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    • Growing Regions

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    • Where to Buy

      Find locations below where you may purchase Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You can also visit one of our members' websites to buy online. Be sure the bottle bears the California Olive Oil Council seal, so you know it's certified extra virgin.

      The Pasta Shop

      Berkeley , California

      Phone: 510.250.6004

      Il Fustino at Lafond Winery

      Buelton , California

      Phone: 805.688.7921

      rr@lafondwinery.com

      Quail and Olive

      Carmel Valley , California

      Phone: 831-659-4288

      Olive Pit

      Corning , California

      Phone: 530-824-4667

      We Olive

      El Dorado Hills , California

      Phone: (916) 933-1650

      edh.weolive.com

      We Olive

      Fresno , California

      Phone: (559) 320-0370

      fresno.weolive.com

      We Olive

      Long Beach , California

      Phone: (562) 433-8000

      belmontshore.weolive.com

      The Olive Press at The Oxbow Public Market

      Napa , California

      Phone: 707-226-2579

      The Pasta Shop

      Oakland , California

      Phone: 510-250-6005

      The Pasta Shop

      Oakland , California

      Phone: 510.250.6005

      Il fustino Oils & Vinegars at Barrel 27

      Paso Robles , California

      Phone: 805.237.1245

      info@barrel27.com

      We Olive

      Paso Robles , California

      Phone: (805) 239-7667

      paso.weolive.com

      We Olive

      San Francisco , California

      Phone: 415.673.3669

      sfo.weolive.com

      Bi Rite Market

      San Francisco , California

      Phone: (415) 241-9760

      Bi Rite

      San Francisco , California

      Phone: (415) 551-7900

      We Olive

      San Luis Obispo , California

      Phone: (805) 595-1376

      slo.weolive.com

      Il Fustino Oils & Vinegars

      Santa Barbara , California

      Phone: (805) 845-3521

      sales@ilfustino.com

      Il Fustino Oils & Vinegars at Santa Barbara Winery

      Santa Barbara , California

      Phone: 805.936.3633

      wine@sbwinery.com

      The Olive Press

      Sonoma , California

      Phone: 800-965-4839

      We Olive

      Ventura , California

      Phone: (805) 648-6166

      ventura.weolive.com

      We Olive

      Walnut Creek , California

      Phone: 925.280.4574

      walnutcreek.weolive.com

      Cleo's Fine Oils & Vinegars

      Annapolis , Maryland

      Phone: 410-266-5540

      Secolari

      Bethesda , Maryland

      Phone: 800.946.2077

      secolarievoo@gmail.com

      Bethesda Central Farm Market

      Bethesda , Maryland

      Phone:

      Drizzle

      Cockeysville , Maryland

      Phone: 443-798-0923

      tastingbars@comcast.net

      All Things Olive

      Kensington , Maryland

      Phone:

      Kensington Farmers’ Market

      Kensington , Maryland

      Phone:

      Union Market DC

      Washington , Dist. of Columbia

      Phone:

      Olive Oil Etcetera

      Doylestown , Pennsylvania

      Phone: (267) 880-6258

      info@oliveoiletc.com

      Tasteful Additions

      Rochester , New York

      Phone:

      11 Olives at Pacific Place

      Seattle , Washington

      Phone:

      New World Olive Oil

      Moorseville , New Jersey

      Phone: 704 375 8433

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    • Buy Online

      Prefer to shop from the comfort of your home? Visit the following websites to purchase California Extra Virgin Olive Oil Council online.

      Olive Oil Producers

      Alta Cresta
      Apollo Olive Oil
      Bava Family Grove
      Berkeley Olive Grove
      Big Paw Olive Oil
      California Olive Oil Company
      Calistoga Olive Oil Company
      Calolea
      Capay Gold Olive Oil
      Calivirgin
      Clif Family Winery & Farm
      Fandago Olive Oil
      Hundred Acre Olive Oil
      Katz Farm
      Kiler Ridge
      Long Meadow Ranch
      Lucero Olive Oil
      Malibu Olive Co
      Monte Vista Ranch
      Ojai Olive Oil
      Olio Nuevo
      Oliva di Vita
      Olive Leaf Hills
      Pacific Sun Olive Oil
      Prince Olive Estancia
      Red Rock Olive Oil
      Rosenthal Olive Oil
      San Miguel Olive Farm
      Sisar Creek Olive Oil
      Sister Julie's Olive Oil
      Sorelle Paradiso
      Sutter Buttes Olive Oil
      Talcott Olive Oil
      Tasteful Additions
      Tasting Bars
      Temecula Olive Oil Company
      Templeton Olive Oil
      Terra Bella Vista
      The Groves on 41
      The Olive Pit
      Tiber Canyon
      Triple Play Olive Oil
      Valencia Creek Farm
      Victorine Valley Farms
      West Coast Products
      Wind Dance Farm
      Winter Hill Farms

      COOC Industry Partners

      Market Hall Foods
      We Olive

      Other Online Options

      All Things Olive

      Order by Phone

      11 Olives (206) 290-4856

       

       

       

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    • Best Fresh Recipes

      There are countless ways to enjoy extra virgin olive oil, and we wanted to share some of our favorites here. Easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious, find new ways to enjoy California extra virgin olive oil in the recipes below.

      STARTERS

      Preserved Meyer Lemons

      Hillcrest Ranch's Sweet Potato Soup

      Fandango's Firey Tapenade

      Sweet Pea Mockamole

      Feta and Red Pepper Dip

      Fresh Olive Tapenade

      SALADS

      Raw Mushroom Salad

      Garden Fresh Greek Salad

      Oranges with Pepper and Oil

      MAIN DISHES

      Calivirgin's Grilled Tilapia

      Thai Noodle Salad

      Chicken Breasts with Salsa Verde

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    • Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil

      Best when Fresh

      Make sure the label says extra virgin olive oil, and displays a harvest or milling date in addition to the best use date. The harvest date should be within 12 months. Extra virgin oil is “best used” within 18 months. Make sure the oil is purchased well in advance of the best-used date.

      Storage Tips

      Store extra virgin olive oil from light, air and heat. Use it up once it is open. Rancidity is one of the major culprits—an oil that has been exposed to heat or light or is simply old. So what was once a delicious, fruity, pungent extra virgin olive oil may have been stored improperly, been on store or home shelves too long, open for too long, or sitting next to the stove.

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    • In The News

      Feature Stories

      June 2013
      Berkeleyside NOSH: Swirl, Sniff, Slurp, Swallow: Learning to taste olive oil

      Kate Williams, of the Berkeleyside NOSH, spends time with the COOC taste panel learning about sensory evaluation. Kate shares her experience in this full article here.

      May 2013
      Huffington Post: Mediterranean Diet Appears to Boost Aging Brain

      Read the full Huffington Post's article here on the benefits of a Mediterranean Diet, including extra virgin olive oil. 

      February 2013
      NY Times: Mediterranean Diet Shown to Ward Off Heart Attack and Stroke

      About 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease can be prevented in people at high risk if they switch to a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, and even drink wine with meals, a large and rigorous new study has found. The findings, published on The New England Journal of Medicine’s Web site on Monday, were based on the first major clinical trial to measure the diet’s effect on heart risks. The magnitude of the diet’s benefits startled experts. The study ended early, after almost five years, because the results were so clear it was considered unethical to continue.
      Read the whole article.

      July 2012
      Consumer Reports:
      How to find the best extra-virgin olive oil

      Read about Consumer Reports' findings about extra virgin olive oil.

       

      Other Headlines

      March 2013
      Is the Secret to Olive Oil in Its Scent?
      New York Times Well Blog

      How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Protect from Alzheimer’s Disease
      Olive Oil Times

      Olive industry puts down roots along Central Coast
      The Tribune

      February 2013
      Diet study cracks open walnut, olive markets
      SF Gate

      January 2013
      Group Finds More Fake Ingredients in Popular Foods
      ABC News

      Group warns of fake food in your basket
      CNN

      December 2012
      U.S. olive oil makers seek 'level playing field'
      Fresno Bee

      U.S. Olive Oil Makers Say Imports Aren't Always So 'Extra Virgin'
      NPR: All Things Considered

      USITC Holds Hearing on Olive Oil Market Conditions
      the olive oil times

      September 2012
      Evaluation of Olive Oil Sold to Restaurants and Foodservice
      U.C. Davis

      July 2011
      Australia Adopts New Voluntary Standards for Olive Oil
      Olive Oil Times

      April 2011
      Press Release regarding the UC Davis Report
      COOC

      Press Release Regarding the Report "Evaluation of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Sold in California"
      UC Davis Olive Center

      Evaluation of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Sold in California
      UC Davis Olive Center
      Among the findings were that 73 percent of the 134 samples of the five top-selling imported “extra virgin” olive oil brands failed the International Olive Council (IOC) sensory standards based on the results of two IOC-accredited sensory panels. Sensory defects are indicators that these oil samples were oxidized, of poor quality or adulterated with cheaper refined olive oil. Read the UC Davis complete report.

      August 2007
      "Slippery Business" by Tom Mueller
      The New Yorker

      We Recommend

      Read Tom Mueller's new book, Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil. Mueller takes the reader on an extraordinary journey through the history and future of olive oil. He illuminates the economic, symbolic, medicinal, and culinary importance of olive oil in a book that is a must read by anyone interested in cooking and foodways. This page turner elegantly combines investigative reporting with inspiring stories of artisan producers, chefs, retailers and scientists all on the forefront of defending the true meaning of "extra virgin." Buy the book now and find out more at Tom's website, ExtraVirginity.com.

       

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    • About the Seal

      When you purchase olive oil with the COOC Seal of Certification, you know you are buying the best extra virgin olive oil made in California.

      Let’s face it: many of the olive oils on the market today claim to be extra virgin, but aren't. To give consumers confidence they are purchasing 100% extra virgin olive oil, the COOC created the COOC Certification Program. 

      In the certification program, California producers submit their olive oil for sensory evaluation, where a panel of certified tasters conducts a blind tasting, and chemical analysis, rigorous lab testing to confirm acidity levels and other aspects of the oil are on target.

      Only after the oil has passed both tests, does it earn the right to display the COOC seal. Purchasing olive oil with the COOC means you are buying fresh, California grown, 100% extra virgin olive oil, the healthiest and most delicious olive oil on the market today.

       

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    • The Certification Process

      There are three related purposes of the COOC certification program.

      • The first is to provide producers and marketers with a standardized method of grading their 100% California olive oil as extra virgin.
      • The second is to provide consumers with assurance that the oil they purchase is in fact extra virgin.
      • The third is to provide producers and marketers who meet the certification standard with a means of distinguishing their products in the marketplace.

      Overview of the Certification Process

      To gain certification, submit their oil(s) to the COOC Panel of Tasters for sensory evaluationas well as chemical analysis. The chemical analysis determines if the oil contains 0.5 % or less free fatty acids as well as a peroxide value of 20 meq O2/kg or less. An ultra violet absorbency analysis is required for those who produce 100 gallons or more.

      Chemical Analysis Requirements

      The oil has an acidity level, in terms of oleic free fatty acid, of not more than 0.5 % and a peroxide value of 20 meq O2/kg or less Ultra Violet Absorbency for extra virgin olive oil as follows (required for 100 gallons or more):

      • K 270 less than 0.22
      • K 232 less than 2.50
      • Delta K less than 0.01

      The Panel of Tasters

      The Panel of Tasters ascertains defects as well as desirable attributes of extra virgin olive oils. The tasters have undertaken a training and certification program. The team meets at least twice each month for the dual purpose of selecting oils for the COOC program as well as for continual training.

       

       

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    • 2013 Seal Certified Oils

      Producers/Seal Winners

      11 Olives
      Cherish
      Eternal
      Longevity
      Oasis
      www.11olives.com

      The Agricultural Foundation of California State University, Fresno
      www.csufresno.edu

      AlphaWolf Estate
      www.eagleeyewine.com

      Alta Cresta Orchard
      Coratina
      Italian Blend
      Tuscan Blend
      www.altacresta.com

      "Anna's Oil" The Olive Pit
      www.olivepit.com

      Apollo
      Organic Barouni
      Coratina
      Mistral Blend
      Nocellara
      Sierra Blend
      www.apollooliveoil.com

      Araujo Estate Winery Olive Oil
      www.araujoestate.com

      Bari Olive Oil
      Arbequina
      Arbosana
      Koroneiki
      Organic Blend
      www.barioliveoil.com

      Bassetti

      Bava Family Grove
      www.bavafamilygrove.com

      Belle Vue
      www.bellevueoliveoil.com

      Berkeley Olive Grove
      100% Organic Reserve
      100% Organic Gold
      100% Organic Classic
      www.berkeleyolivegrove.com 

      Blue Skies Organic

      Bluebird Trail

      Bondolio Olive Oil
      www.bondolio.com 

      Bozzano Olive Ranch
      Arbequina
      Ascolano
      Leccino
      www.bozzanoranch.com

      BR Cohn - California

      California Gold Olive Oil Company
      Arbequina
      Favalosa
      Country Blend
      Estate Blend
      www.californiagoldoliveoil.com

      California Olive Oil Company
      Robust
      Delicate
      www.califoliveoil.com 

      California Olive Ranch
      Arbequina
      Arbosana
      Every Day Blend
      Koroneiki
      Miller's Blend
      www.cal-olive.com

      Calivirgin-Coldani Olive Ranch
      www.calivirgin.com

      Canto Sol Olive Oil
      www.cantosol.net

      Capay Gold
      www.capaygoldoliveoil.com

      Casa Rosa Farms
      Organic Arbequina Blend
      Organic Koroneiki Blend
      www.casarosafarm.com

      Caspar Estate
      www.casparestate.com 

      Chacewater Olive Mill
      Allegra
      Favalosa
      Manzanillo
      Mission
      Mission/Manzanillo Blend
      Sevillano
      Tuscan Blend
      www.chacewaterwine.com

      Clif Family Farm
      www.cliffamilywinery.com

      Cloud 9 Orchard
      French Blend
      www.cloud9orchard.com

      Collina di Mela
      www.collinadimelaoliveoil.com

      Copper Hill Olive Oil
      www.copperhilloliveoil.com

      Corto Olive Oil
      Arbequina
      Arbosana
      Koroneiki
      Miller's Blend
      www.corto-olive.com

      Drazek Olive Ranch
      707-224-2183

      Dutch Henry Winery
      www.dutchhenry.com

      E & J Gallo
      Arbequina
      Arbosana
      Koroneiki
      Mild Blend
      North Coast
      Spicy Blend
      www.gallo.com

      Edge Hill Olive Oil
      www.ruddwines.com

      Enzo
      Arbequina
      Arbosana
      Koroneiki
      Miller's Blend
      www.enzooliveoil.com

      Fandango Olive Oil
      Organic Arbequina
      Organic Koroneiki
      www.fandangooliveoil.com

      Figueroa Farms
      Camino al Cielo
      Organic Estate Blend
      Balzana
      www.figueroafarms.com 

      Foxdale Farm
      www.foxdalefarm.com

      Frantoio Grove
      www.frantoiogrove.com

      Gloria Ferrer/Freixenet
      www.gloriaferrer.com

      Gold Oak Ranch
      www.goldoakranch.com 

      Green Valley Olive
      www.greenvalleyolive.com

      Grewal Farms

      Grove 45
      www.grove45.com

      The Groves on 41
      Arbequina
      Koroneiki
      www.groveson41.com

      Grumpy Goats Farm
      Organic Coratina
      Organic Pendolino
      Organic Picual
      www.grumpygoatsfarm.com

      Handal-Denier Vineyards
      Dona Lisa
      707-433-3894 (no website)

      Hillcrest Ranch
      www.hillcrestrancholiveoil.com

      Hillstone Olive Oil Company
      Organic Arbequina
      Organic Koroneiki
      www.hillstoneoliveoil.com

      Holman Ranch
      www.holmanranch.com

      Il Fiorello
      Pendolino
      Leccino
      www.ilfiorello.com

      Jaeger Family Olive Oil

      Jovia Groves
      Arbequina
      Tuscan Blend
      www.joviagroves.com

      Kamen Estate
      www.kamenwines.com 

      Katz
      Rock Hill Estate Organic
      Chef''s Pick Organic
      www.katzandco.com

      Keller Estate
      www.kellerestate.com 

      Kiler Ridge Olive Farm
      Cook's Choice
      Late Harvest
      www.kilerridge.com

      Korte Ranch
      Arbequina
      Tuscan
      www.korteranch.com

      La Ferme Soleil
      www.lafermesoleil.com

      Lodi Olive Oil
      Ascolano
      Tuscan Blend
      www.si-sv2924.com/lodioliveoil-com/Default.asp

      Long Meadow Ranch
      Prato Lungo
      Napa Select
      www.longmeadowranch.com

      Lone Oak Estate
      www.loneoakoliveoil.com

      Lotani Farms
      Spanish/Tuscan
      www.lotanifarms.com

      Lucero
      Arbequina
      Organic Ascolano
      Anthony's Frantoio
      Ascolano
      Kalamata
      Koroneiki
      Manzinillo
      Organic Mission
      Mission
      Sevillano
      www.lucerooliveoil.com

      Lyons Ranch

      Mardesich Estate
      Arbequina
      Tuscan Blend
      mardesichestate@aol.com

      McEvoy Ranch
      Organic Limited Edition Blend
      Organic Traditional Blend
      www.mcevoyranch.com

      Mooney Farms
      www.mooneyfarms.com

      Moonshadow Grove 

      Ascolano
      Manzanillo
      Mission
      www.moonshadowgrove.com

      Moulds Family Vineyard
      smoulds@sbcglobal.net

      Napa Valley Reserve

      Nuvo Olive Oil
      www.nuvooliveoil.com

      Ojai Olive Oil Company
      Tuscan
      Organic
      Ladera
      www.ojaioliveoil.com

      Old Chatham Ranch
      www.oldchathamranch.com

      Oliva di Vita
      www.olivadivitaoliveoil.com

      Olivas de Oro
      Arbequina
      Cal-Italia
      Mission Blend
      Mission Reserve
      www.olivasdeoro.com

      Olive Leaf Hills

      The Olive Press
      Picual
      www.theolivepress.com

      The Olive Queen
      Arbosana Blend
      Arbequina Blend

      Olive U
      Mision
      Manzanilla
      www.oliveunaturally.com

      Oliveto Ranch
      www.olivetoranch.com 

      Olivina
      Arbequina
      Frantoio
      Mission
      www.theolivina.com

      Olio Nuevo
      Estate Arbequina
      Reserve Blend
      www.olionuevo.com

      Olivopolis
      www.olivopolis.com

      The Other Brother
      Carmel Blend
      Templeton Blend
      Hidden Hills
      Chef's Blend
      www.theotherbrothercompany.com

      Owens Creek Company
      Sicilian
      Tuscan
      www.owenscreekcompany.com

      Pacific Sun
      Eva's Blend
      Organic Blend
      Proprietor's Blend
      Tehama Blend
      Tuscan Blend
      www.pacificsunoliveoil.com

      Pepper Oaks

      Preston Dry Creek Vineyards
      Chaste Maiden
      www.prestonvineyards.com

      Prince Olive Estancia
      www.princeolive.com

      Pulido Walker
      www.pulidowalker.com

      Rancho Azul Y Oro
      www.ranchoazulyoro.com

      Rancho El Aquila
      www.rodriguezranch.com

      Rancho Paloma

      Raven Hill Ranch Olive Oil
      Organic
      ravenhillranch@sti.net

      Red Rock Olive Oil
      www.redrockoliveoil.com

      Regina Napa Valley
      www.dicksonnaparanch.com

      Roanti Ranch
      www.roantiranch.com

      Robbins Family Farm
      Tuscan Blend
      Ascolano
      Jesse's Harmony Blend
      Manzanilla
      www.robbinsfamilyfarm.com 

      Robinson Road Olive Ranch
      www.robinsonroadoliveranch.com

      Rosenthal Olive Ranch
      Arbosana
      Koroneiki
      www.rosenthaloliveranch.com

      San Paulo Olive Farm

      SB Voelz Farm

      Seka Hills
      Arbequina
      Koroneiki
      Frantoio
      www.sekahills.com

      Silverado

      Sister Julies
      www.starcross.org/olive_oil.htm

      Skipstone Ranch/Grapevine
      www.skipstoneranch.com/olive-oil

      Stone Edge-Jordan Winery
      www.jordanwinery.com

      Suncoast Organic

      Sutter Buttes Olive Ranch
      www.sutterbuttesoliveranch.com

      Tablas Creek
      www.tablascreek.com

      Talcott Olive Oil
      www.talcottoliveoil.com

      Tallgrass Ranch
      Estate EVOO
      tallgrass@hughes.net

      Temecula Olive Oil Company/Olive View Estate
      Rotture di Oro
      www.temeculaoliveoil.com

      Templeton Olive Oil Company
      www.templetonoliveoil.com

      Terra Bella Vista Estate
      www.tbvevoliveoil.com

      Terrace Hill Olive Oil
      www.terracehill-oliveoilcompany.com 

      Tiber Canyon Ranch
      www.tibercanyon.com

      Tomorrow's Harvest
      Koroneiki
      Estate Blend
      Arbequina
      Arbosana
      www.burchellnursery.com

      Tres Osos

      Triple Play-Renfree Farms
      www.tripleplayoliveoil.com

      Tuscali Olive Oil
      www.tuscalioliveoil.com

      Val di Luna Farms
      Tuscan Blend
      valdilunafarms@yahoo.com

      Victorine Valley Farms
      www.victorinevalley.com 

      Villa Paradiso 
      Organic Italian Blend 
      Organic Arbequina Blend 
      info@milagrosoliveadvisor.com

      The Vineyardist
      www.thevineyardist.com

      Winter Creek
      Tuscan Blend

      Wind Dance Farm
      www.winddancefarm.com 

      Winterhill Estate
      www.winterhillfarms.com

      Yorkville Olive Ranch



       

      Disclaimer: The COOC is not responsible for the information nor the maintenance of information contained within our member's links. This information is maintained by the supporting members and is not necessarily the views of the COOC nor does the COOC make any endorsement of products or information contained herein.

       

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    • Olive Oil Events

      Taste of Templeton

      June 1, 2013

      Join the COOC and Central Coast olive oil producers at the first-ever Taste of Templeton on Saturday, June 1, 9 am - 4 pm at the historic Templeton downtown park. The COOC will providing continuous education in the park pavilion. Visit the Templeton chamber website for more information.

      Second Saturdays at the Mill

      June 8th, 2013
      Lucero's Olive Mill, Corning, CA

      Drop by and experience a moth watering appetizer buffet provided by a local restaurant showcasing items from local producers. The featured producers and wineries will be sampling out their wares. Wine tasting tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Appetizer buffet tickets will be available for purchase in advance at the Lucero tasting room, 2120 Loleta Avenue, Corning, CA or make your reservations for tickets at 877-330-2190. Tickets are $ 20 per person and include one beverage. The vent series is open to all guests age 21 and over.

      Sponsored by Lucero Olive Oil and Shasta Cascade Slow Food.

      The 9th Annual Golden Glass

      June 29, 2013
      San Francisco, CA - Metreon

      The Golden Glass is a gastronomical and educational event featuring national and international wines complimented by culinary delights from the Bay area's top restaurants and artisan producers. This is the annual fundraiser for Slow Food San Francisco. The 9th annual Golden Glass will take place on Saturday June 29th at the Metreon Building. For the first time, the COOC will have a booth at this event, providing educational information and oil tasting to promote the California extra virgin olive oil industry. For more information on tickets or the event, click here to visit the  Golden Glass website. 

      NASFT Fancy Food Show—Summer

      June 30-July 2, 2013
      New York City

      Come Join the COOC at booth 4174 in the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. There is a great array of California certifed extra virgin olive oils to taste! Join one of our Taste Panel Members at our booth Education Center. Learn more.

      Second Saturdays at the Mill

      July 13th, 2013
      Lucero's Olive Mill, Corning, CA

      Drop by and experience a moth watering appetizer buffet provided by a local restaurant showcasing items from local producers. The featured producers and wineries will be sampling out their wares. Wine tasting tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Appetizer buffet tickets will be available for purchase in advance at the Lucero tasting room, 2120 Loleta Avenue, Corning, CA or make your reservations for tickets at 877-330-2190. Tickets are $ 20 per person and include one beverage. The vent series is open to all guests age 21 and over.

      Sponsored by Lucero Olive Oil and Shasta Cascade Slow Food.

      10th Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival 

      August 17th, 2013 
      10 am - 5 pm 
      Paso Robles Downtown Park  

      The award-winning Paso Robles Main Street Association presents the 10th Annual Olive Festival on Saturday, August 17th, 2013 in the Paso Robles Downtown Park. The COOC will be hosting an informational booth at this event. 

      The free event celebrates the olive industry - an emerging local produce - and features olive producers from throughout the country, who will serve tastes of olives, olive oils, tapenades, dipping sauces, olive oil ice cream and edible delights. Professional chefs will offer cooking demonstrations throughout the day on a culinary stage. The festival also features an open cooking contest. Music, special children's entertainment, local wineries and breweries, and free olive oil tasting. Accompanying the Olive Festival is a juried arts + craft show plus a variety of food and festival vendors.  

      NASFT Fancy Food Show—Winter

      January 19–21, 2014
      San Francisco

      Come Visit the COOC at the Moscone Center Center in San Francisco. There is a great array of California certifed extra virgin olive oils to taste! Join one of our Taste Panel Members at our booth Education Center. Learn more.

       

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    • About COOC

      The California Olive Oil Council (COOC) is a non-profit trade and marketing association whose purpose is to promote the production and consumption of California extra virgin olive oil. Through our Seal Certification program, we help everyone from home cooks to restaurants find guaranteed extra virgin olive oil for their kitchen.

      COOC Quick Facts

      • The COOC has over 400 members including growers and producers, service providers, retailers and other supporters of the California olive oil industry.
      • Growers and producers make up the greatest number of members.
      • The COOC represents over 90% of all olive oil production in California.
      • The COOC Taste Panel, founded in 1998, will certify over 250 oils for 2013.

      Industry Facts

      • As of September 2012, there were over 30,000 acres planted in California for the production of extra virgin olive oil. For the first time this is more acreage than table olives.
      • It is estimated that 3,500 new acres will be planted each year in California through 2020.
      • There are over 400 growers/producers of olive oil in California
      • Over 50 olive varieties are grown in California for olive oil production, resulting in proprietary blends unique to California.
      • It is estimated that the 2012 – 2013 (October – January, generally) harvest will produce over 2.4 million gallons, nearly double the previous harvest.
      • There are 40 mills in California with more under construction and/or expansion.
      • Nearly 2/3 of oils on super market shelves are falsely labeled as extra virgin grade (based on 3 studies done by the UC Davis Olive Center)

      Donate

      As a member supported non-profit organization, we appreciate donations to help keep us working for California’s extra virgin olive oil producers. Donate today.



      Contact Us

      California Olive Oil Council
      801 Camelia Street, Suite D
      Berkeley, California 94710

      T: 888-718-9830
      F: 510-898-1530

      oliveoil@cooc.com

       

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    • Press Resources

      Thank you for your interest in the California Olive Oil Commission.

      The COOC is a non-profit trade and marketing association whose purpose is to promote the production and consumption of California extra virgin olive oil.

      The COOC is dedicated to promoting quality extra virgin olive oils made in California. Through our Seal Certification program, we help everyone from home cooks to restaurants find guaranteed extra virgin olive oil for their kitchen.

      Thanks again for your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact us or call our main office at 888.718.9830 if you wish to speak to a representative of the council.

      A Video Introduction to
      California Extra Virgin Olive Oil

       

      Press Releases

      COOC: April 2011
      Tips for Buying Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil

      COOC: April 2011
      New Study Finds Most Top-Selling Imported Olive Oil Sold in U.S. is Mislabeled as “Extra Virgin”

      US Davis Olive Center Press Release: April 2011
      Quality of imported extra virgin olive oil often unreliable, study finds

      COOC: July 2010
      Getting Real About Extra Virgin Olive Oil

       

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    • COOC Resources

      Below you'll find products and services we recommend, as well as helpful information for the olive oil industry.

       

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    • Baking Tips

      Substituting extra-virgin olive oil for another oil or butter

      If a recipe calls for another oil, such as canola, used extra-virgin olive oil instead.

      If a recipe calls for butter, substitute extra-virgin olive oil for the butter at three-quarters of the amount. For example, instead of eight ounces of butter, use six ounces of extra-virgin olive oil. This makes sense because oil is one hundred percent fat, butter only about eighty percent.

      A delicate extra-virgin olive oil, with low bitterness and pungency, is always a good choice, especially if it has buttery notes because it will then mimic the flavor of the butter that it is replacing. Other good choices are Ascolano oil, with tropical and stone-fruit flavors, and the citrus oils, particularly orange and lemon.

      Chocolate recipes are special cases. High-quality chocolate can stand up to the bitterness and pungency of a medium or even a robust extra-virgin olive oil. And all the orange oils complement the flavor of chocolate.

      Adapting recipe instructions when substituting extra-virgin olive oil for butter:

      If the butter in the recipe is melted, follow the instructions, substituting the oil for the butter at three-quarters of the amount.

      If the butter is creamed with the sugar, and there is additional liquid (such as milk) in the recipe, follow the recipe instructions substituting the oil for the butter at three-quarters of the amount. (An example is the pound cake in The New American Olive Oil.)

      Some recipes, especially cookies, need even less oil that the usual three-quarters the amount of butter. (The biscotti and madeleines in The New American Olive Oil are examples.)

       

      Provided by Fran Gage
      Fran is a San Francisco based writer, baker and olive oil aficionado. Fran is a member of two taste panels, the COOC panel based in Berkeley, California and the University of California panel based in Davis. Find out more about Fran and see some of her recipes at www.frangage.com

       

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    • Sautéeing Tips

      Olive oil is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen – wonderful in almost any technique. However, it’s most common use is for sautéing. Sautéing is a cooking method where a small amount of fat, in this case olive oil, is applied to a shallow pan (uncovered) over high heat for a brief amount of time. The contact with heat allows the vegetable or protein to brown or caramelize without changing its texture completely. California extra virgin olive oil has an excellent flavor that transfers to the dish during sautéing without overpowering the natural flavors.

      Prep your ingredients

      Larger pieces of protein or vegetables are usually cut into small pieces, or aromatics like garlic or onion are typically diced or minced. All ingredients must be dry. Meat, fish or vegetables will naturally release moisture so it is important that they start as dry as possible.

      Heat the pan

      All fats have a smoke point – the point at which the fat breaks down, the flavor is compromised, and it begins to produce smoke. Olive oil has a higher smoke point than butter, but it’s lower than seed oils. It is important not to add the olive oil to the pan while it’s heating, or else you run the risk of burning it. The pan should be hot: medium high heat is a good setting for most stoves when using olive oil.

      Add the olive oil to the pan

      Add a small amount of oil enough to lubricate the pans surface, but not to drown the food. In a few moments, it should start shimmering and you can see movement in the surface of the oil. This is the best moment to add your ingredients. If the pan starts smoking, simply remove from heat, pour off burnt oil, wipe the pan and start again. The taste of burnt oil will transfer to your food otherwise.

      Add your ingredients to the pan

      Good practice to not overcrowd your pan. Hopefully your pan is large enough, or work in batches. Overcrowding the ingredients leads to uneven cooking or the ingredients, as they release moisture, will steam each other – which lacks the golden brown crust of a good sauté.

      Movement!

      Sauté literally means “Jump” in French. Tossing and flipping the food ensures that it cooks evenly in the short time, but also it keeps the pan hot.

      Finish the dish

      You can add a sauce, seasoning or glaze at the end of sautéing. If not, remove the pan from heat.

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    • Health Research

      University Research

      UC Davis’ Olive Oil Center, a university/industry partnership dedicated to promoting the latest research in the manufacture and marketing of olive oil, is the only center of its kind in North America. Their website offers a page summarizing current medical knowledge showing the many health benefits of olive oil, a vital component of a twenty-first-century diet.

      Harvard University’s School of Public Health, in conjunction with Harvard Health Publications, has formulated its own recommendations for the vital ingredients of a healthy diet, the Healthy Eating Plate. Olive oil features first on the list in its category of recommended fats to accompany a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, with a balance of grains and protein.

      Download a graphic from the Nutrition Source at Harvard’s Department of Nutrition showing olive oil’s prominent place on the Healthy Eating Plate.

      Olive oil is the first on the list of foods recommended to patients on the University of California San Francisco’s website, for those who need to add calories and protein to their diet.

       

      Medical Research

      The following provides links to some of the latest medical research showing the benefits of olive oil and its components in the prevention and treatment of a wide range of common medical problems:

      • Ageing
      • Alzheimer’s
      • Anti-inflammatory properties
      • Arthritis
      • Atherosclerosis
      • Breast cancer
      • Cardiovascular disease
      • Cerebrovascular disease (stroke)
      • Cholesterol
      • Colon cancer
      • Diabetes

       

      Ageing

      This 2012 study of centenarians and the Mediterranean diet was conducted in the Western part of Sicily, where high numbers of men reach their 100th year (4.5 times the national average in Italy), and where, unusually, the longevity of men is roughly equal to that of women. Their diet, low in saturated fat and rich in olive oil, fruits and vegetables, has been associated with low rates of chronic diseases related to aging, such as coronary failure and cancer.

      Alzheimer’s disease

      Oleocanthal, a key component in extra-virgin olive oil, has been shown to have a beneficial effect on the neurotoxic proteins thought to disrupt nerve cells in Alzheimer’s patients, according to a 2009 laboratory study from Northwestern University.

      Anti-inflammatory properties

      A 2011 study commissioned by the National Institutes of Health and conducted by the Monell Center in Philadelphia identified a receptor sensitive both to ibuprofen, and to oleocanthal, the pungent natural anti-inflammatory agent found in high-quality olive oil.

      Arthritis

      In the treatment of chronic inflammation, the use of non-steroidal drugs like ibuprofen is associated with side-effects, while the traditional Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, has been shown to offer some protection against the pathology of chronic diseases by reducing pro-inflammatory mediators. A study from the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia, gives an overview of the anti-inflammatory benefits of virgin olive oil, with particular reference to the phenolic compound oleocanthal.

      Atherosclerosis

      A 2012 study at the Mayo Clinic involved a double-blind study of 82 patients in the beginning stages of atherosclerosis, who were administered 30 milliliters of olive oil daily for a period of four months. It suggested that olive oil, whether taken on its own or in combination with catechins such as EGCG, may improve endothelial function, an important surrogate for atherosclerosis, and was also associated with reducing leukocytes.

      Breast cancer

      The website of the University of California at San Francisco’s Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center recommends olive oil as an essential part of a diet that can help to reduce the risk of breast cancer (see page 12).

      Cardiovascular disease           

      A 2001 study from the University of Reading, UK, published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, investigated the effects of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) on cardiovascular events soon after eating. The study showed significant improvements in biomarkers for cardiovascular disease in Southern European subjects used to high olive oil diets and on Northern European volunteers who had been transferred to such diets in the short term.

      Cerebrovascular disease (stroke)

      The Three-City Study, published in 2011 after an extensive longitudinal study in three French cities, Bordeaux, Dijon and Montpellier, suggested that olive oil consumption, and high plasma oleic acid as an indirect biological marker of olive oil intake, are associated with a lower incidence of stroke in older subjects.

      Cholesterol

      A 2012 study of 26 healthy volunteers for the Research Center on Aging in Sherbrooke, Canada, explored the effects of 12 weeks’ consumption of extra-virgin olive oil, and suggested that it improves the capacity of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) to mediate cholesterol efflux.

      Colon cancer

      A 2010 study by scientists from the Department of Molecular Biology at the University of Siena, Italy, suggests that a polyphenol present in olive oil attenuates the growth of colon cancer cells, an effect thought to be related to its anti-inflammatory activity.

      For an overview of research on olive oil and colon cancer, click here <FYI: this is not an unbiased source, but it gives a good overview>:

      Diabetes

      A 2011 study on rats published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry provides evidence of the therapeutic potential of the natural substance hydroxytyrosol in the early stages of diabetic neuropathy. Hydroxytyrosol is the major antioxidant polyphenolic compound of olive oil.

       


      Medical disclaimer used by UC Davis Olive Oil Center website:

      The content of this web site does not intend to offer personal medical advice. You should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this web site.

      http://www.oliveoilsource.com/page/heart-disease

       

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    • 2013 Competition Winners

      Best of Show

      Lone Oak — SMALL

      Moonshadow Grove, Ascolano — MEDIUM

      Pacific Sun, Proprietor’s Blend — LARGE

      Gold

      49ers Manzanillo
      Alphawolf
      Anna’s Oil / Olive Pit
      Apollo — Nocellara
      Belle Vue
      First Fresh
      BR Cohn — Piccholine
      BR Cohn Organic California
      California Gold Olive Oil — Country Blend
      Lucero — Sevillano
      Chacewater — Mission /Manzanillo
      Chalk Hill Clematis
      Caifornia Olive Ranch (COR) Arbosana
      Frantoio Grove
      Gallo — North Coast
      Il Fiorello — Leccino
      Jovia Groves — Tuscany
      Katz — Rock Hill Ranch
      High Harvest — Tehama Blend (lucero)
      High Harvest — Corning Blend (lucero)
      High Harvest — Woodson Blend (lucero)
      Lucero — Anthony’s Blend
      Moonshadow Grove — Manzanillo
      Old Chatham Ranch
      Olivas de Oro — Arbequina
      Olivas de Oro — Mission Blend
      Oliveto del Vecchio
      Pacific Sun — Organic Blend
      Pacific Sun — Tehama Blend
      Pacific Sun — Tuscan Blend
      Pacific Sun Eva’s Blend
      Pepi Family
      Rancho el Molino
      Roanti Ranch
      Talcott Olive oil
      Tomorrow’s Harvest — Koroneiki
      Tres Osos
      Wind Dance

      Silver

      11 Olives — Cherish
      Alta Cresta — Tuscan blend
      Apollo — Barouni
      Apollo — Coratina
      Apollo — Mistral
      Apollo — Sierra
      Bari Organic
      Berardo — Tuscan blend
      BR Cohn — Unfiltered California
      BR Cohn — Tuscan Bend
      California Gold Olive Oil Company — Estate blend
      Chacewater — Allegra
      Chacewater — Mission
      Chacewater — Sevillano
      Collina di Mela
      California Olive Ranch — Arbequina
      California Olive Ranch — Millers Blend
      Dogtown
      Dona Lisa
      Dutch Henry
      Enzo — Delicate
      Enzo — Bold
      Fandango — Fiesta
      Gallo — Mild
      Gallo — Spicy
      Gallo — Arbequina
      Gary & Kit's
      Grumpy Goats — Coratina
      Grumpy Goats — Picual
      Hillcrest Ranch
      Hillstone
      Il Fiorello — Pendolino
      Jovia Groves — Arbequina
      Kiler Ridge — Cook’s Choice
      Kiler Ridge — Tuscan
      Long Meadow Ranch — Prato Lungo
      Long Meadow Ranch — Napa Valley Select
      Lucero — Ascolano
      Lucero — Koroneiki
      Lucero — Manzanillo
      Lucero — Mission
      Lucero Arbequina
      Moonshadow — Miscela
      Moonshadow Grove — Mission
      Olivas de Oro — Cal — Ital
      Olivas de Oro — Mission Reserve
      Owen’s Creek — Quartetto Classico
      Owen’s Creek 0 Quartetto Viola
      Pepper Oak’s — Classic
      Prince Olive Estancia
      Ranco Azul y Oro
      Red Rock — Red Label
      Rosenthal — Koroneiki
      Ruscello d' inverno
      San Miguel — Tuscan
      Seka Hills
      Tallgrass Ranch
      Tomorrow’s Harvest — Arbequina
      Triple Play Coach’s Blend
      Villa Paradiso — Organic Arbequina Blend
      Villa Paradiso — Organic Italian Blend
      West Wind
      Winter Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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    • Meet Our Members

      11 Olives
      www.11olives.com

      Aaqua Tools, Inc
      www.aaquatools.com

      ACI Cork USA, Inc.
      www.http://www.acicorkusa.com

      Agbiolab, Inc.
      www.agbiolab.com

      All American Containers of California
      www.americancontainers.com

      All Things Olive
      www.http://www.allthingsolive.com

      Alfa Laval
      www.alfalaval.com

      AlphaWolf Ranch
      www.eagleeyewine.com

      Alta California Partners LLC

      Alta Cresta Olive Orchard
      www.altacresta.com

      Amenduni
      www.amenduni.com

      American Stainless Equipment
      www.americanstainlessequipment.com

      Anchordoguy & Co.

      Ancient Olive Trees
      www.ancientolivetrees.com

      Apollo Olive Oil
      www.apollooliveoil.com

      Applied Sensory, LLC
      www.appliedsensory.com

      Araujo Estate Wines
      www.araujoestate.com

      Baker Wine & Grape Analysis
      www.bwga.net

      Bari Olive Oil Co.
      www.barioliveoil.com

      Barnum Mechanical
      www.barnummech.com

      Bassetti Vineyards
      www.bassettivineyards.com

      Bava Family Grove LLC
      www.bavafamilygrove.com

      Belle Vue Olive Oil
      www.bellevueoliveoil.com

      Berkeley Olive Grove
      www.berkeleyolivegrove.com

      Bi-Rite Market
      www.biritemarket.com

      Big Paw
      www.bigpawsales.com

      Bloemhof Katoen Boerderij

      Bluebird Trail Farm

      Bondolio Olive Oil
      www.bondolio.com 

      Bozzano Olive Ranch
      www.bozzanoranch.com

      BR Cohn Olive Oil Company
      www.brcohn.com

      Brewt Power Systems, Inc.
      www.brewtpowersystems.com

      Browning and Larsen

      Bruni Glass Packaging
      www.bruniglass.com

      Brutocao Vineyard
      www.brutocaocellars.com

      Buon Gusto Farms

      Burchell Nursery/Tomorrow’s Harvest
      www.burchellnursery.com

      Burroughs Family Farms
      www.burroughsfamilyfarms.com

      Butte View Olive Co/Stella Cadente
      www.butteview.com

      California Concept

      California Glass

      California Gold Olive Oil Company
      www.californiagoldoliveoil.com

      California Olive Oil Company
      www.califoliveoil.com

      California Olive Ranch, Inc.
      www.cal-olive.com

      Calistoga Olive Oil Company
      www.calistogaoliveoilcompany.com

      Calivirgin - Coldani Olive Ranch
      www.calivirgin.com

      Calolea Olive Oil
      www.calolea.com

      Capay Gold Olive Oil
      www.capaygoldoliveoil.com

      Capay Valley Ranches, Inc

      Carriage Vineyards
      www.carriagevineyards.com

      Carriere Farms LLC
      www.carrierefarms.com

      Casa Rosa Farms
      www.casarosafarm.com

      Caspar Estate

      CC Enterprize: Castro Olive Farm

      Ceway Chemical Services
      www.consultingchemist.com

      Chacewater Olive Mill
      www.chacewaterwine.com

      Chalk Hill Clematis
      www.chcfarm.com

      Cleo's Fine Oils & Vinegars
      www.cleosfineoils.com

      Clif Family Winery & Farm
      www.cliffamilywinery.com

      Cloud 9 Orchards
      www.cloud9orchard.com

      Collina di Mela
      www.collinadimelaoliveoil.com

      Constellation Brands Inc
      www.cbrands.com

      Consumnes River Farm, LLC / Bellindora Delta Barrell

      Copper Hill Olive Oil
      www.copperhilloliveoil.com

      Copperopolis Olive Oil Company
      www.copperopolisoliveoilcompany.com

      Corlyone Olive Oil

      Corning Olive Oil Company
      www.corningoliveoil.com

      Corto Olive
      www.corto-olive.com

      Criveller California Corp
      www.criveller.com

      CSU Fresno Agriculture Foundation
      www.fresnostate.edu/agf Custom Metalcraft Inc.
      www.custom-metalcraft.com

      Decamilla French Olive

      DeFina, Joe (Taste Panel Member)

      Denele Laboratories
      www.denelelabs.com

      Desert Milling/Benson

      Dickson Napa Ranch
      www.dicksonnaparanch.com

      Dogpatch Orchards

      Drazek Olive Ranch
      707-224-2183

      Dry Creek Olive Company
      www.drycreekolivecompany.com

      Dutch Henry Winery
      www.dutchhenry.com

      E & J Gallo
      www.gallo.com

      Edge Hill
      www.edgehill.com

      Enzo Olive Oil Co. — P-R Farms, Inc.
      www.enzooliveoil.com

      Eponymous

      Euro-Machines, Inc.
      www.euromachinesusa.com

      Exotic African Flora, LLC
      www.fynbosfarmpoultry.com

      Fandango Olive Oil
      www.fandangooliveoil.com

      Favagrossa Farms

      Figueroa Farms
      www.figueroafarms.com

      Flat Creek Ranch

      Flottweg Separation Technology, Inc.
      www.flottweg.net

      Foxdale Farm
      www.foxdalefarm.com

      Frantoio Grove
      www.frantoiogrove.com

      Gage, Fran (Taste Panel)

      GCI Insurance Brokers

      GEA Westfalia Separator
      www.geagroup.com

      Gloria Ferrer/Freixenet
      www.gloriaferrer.com

      Gold Oak Ranch

      Goldridge Organic Farms/ Olive Leaf Hills
      www.oliveleafhills.com

      Gourmet Home Tastings
      www.gourmethometastings.com

      Green Valley Olive
      www.greenvalleyolive.com

      Grewal Farms

      Grove 45
      www.grove45.com

      Grumpy Goats Farm
      www.grumpygoatsfarm.com

      Guerra Nut Shelling
      www.guerranut.com

      Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.
      www.gusmerenterprises.com

      Hacienda de la Luna

      Handal Denier Vineyards, LLC 707-433-3894

      Haus Centrifuge
      www.ha-us.net

      Hidden Hills Bed & Breakfast
      www.hiddenhillsbb.com

      Hillcrest Ranch Sunol
      www.hillcrestrancholiveoil.com

      Hillstone Olive Oil
      www.hillstoneoliveoil.com

      Holman Ranch
      www.holmanranch.com

      Hundred Acre Olive Oil
      www.hundredacreoliveoil.com

      Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co.
      www.ilfiorello.com

      Il Fustino
      www.ilfustino.com

      Imerys Talc
      www.imerystalc.com

      Imperial California Olive Mill

      Independent Can Company
      www.independentcan.com

      Inglenook
      www.inglenook.com

      International Packaging Supply, Inc.
      www.ipspkg.com

      Jaeger Family Olive Oil

      January Creations, Inc.

      Jericho Canyon Vineyard
      www.jerichocanyonvineyard.com

      Jim's Supply Company, Inc.
      www.jimssupply.com

      Jovia Groves Olive Oil
      www.joviagroves.com

      K K & R Orchards, LLC

      Kamen Wines
      www.kamenwines.com

      Katz
      www.katzandco.com

      Keller Estate Winery
      www.kellerestate.com

      Kennedy Couto Farms

      Kennedy Ranch Partnership

      Kiler Ridge Olive Farm
      www.kilerridge.com

      Klugman & Associates Korte Ranch
      www.korteranch.com

      La Ferme Soleil
      www.lafermesoleil.com

      La Panza Ranch LLC La Rusticana d’Orsa
      www.larusticanadorsa.com

      Labeltronix
      www.labeltronix.com

      Lara Knackstedt Consulting Services

      Leavitt Family

      Lodi Farming, Inc.

      Lodi Olive Oil
      www.si-sv2924.com/lodioliveoil-com

      Lone Oak Estate
      www.loneoakoliveoil.com

      Long Meadow Ranch
      www.longmeadowranch.com

      Lotani Farms
      www.lotanifarms.com

      Lucchesi Olive Oil Company

      Lucero Olive Oil
      www.lucerooliveoil.com

      Lyons Ranch
      www.lyonranch.org

      Macala Companies
      www.macalacompanies.com 

      Mad Will's Food Co.
      www.madwills.com

      Malibu Olive Company LLC

      Mardesich Estate
      www.oliveoilbymardesich.com

      Marianello Olive Oil/Sanger Olive Oil Co.

      Marilyn’s Olive Oil Company Marvin Martin Olive Oils
      www.mmoliveoils.com

      McEvoy Ranch
      www.mcevoyranch.com

      Mendocino Olive Oil Company

      Mesrobian Farms

      Milagros Olive Advisor
      www.milagrosoliveadvisor.com

      Monte Vista Ranch
      www.montevistaoliveoil.com/wordpress

      Mooney Farms
      www.mooneyfarms.com

      Moonshadow Grove
      www.moonshadowgrove.com

      Moose Valley Olive Oil

      Moulds Family Vineyard

      Napa Vineyard Properties/ Villa Paradiso New World Olive Oil
      www.newworldoo.com

      Nickel Family LLC

      Novavine
      www.novavine.com

      Nuvo Olive oil
      www.nuvooliveoil.com

      Ohanneson Enterprises

      Ojai Olive Oil  
      www.ojaioliveoil.com

      Ojai Oil Company/Sisar Creek
      www.ojaioil.com

      Old Chatham Ranch
      www.oldchathamranch.com

      Olio Bello d’ Olivo
      www.belloolio.com

      Olio Nuevo
      www.olionuevo.com

      Olivas de Oro Olive Company
      www.olivasdeoro.com

      Oliva di Vita/Ritchie Enterprises
      www.olivadivitaoliveoil.com

      Olive Pit
      www.olivepit.com

      Olive Queen

      Olive U. Olive Oil Co.
      www.oliveunaturally.com

      Oliveto del Vecchio

      Oliveto Ranch
      www.olivetoranch.com

      Olivi Nursery
      www.olivinursery.com

      Olivina, LLC
      www.theolivina.com

      Olivopolis
      www.olivopolis.com

      Ontiveros Olive Oil
      www.ontiverosoliveoil.com

      Owens Creek Company, LLC
      www.owenscreekcompany.com

      Oxbo International Corp.
      www.oxbocorp.com

      Paccielo Vineyard
      www.paccielo.com

      Pacific Sun Gourmet
      www.pacificsunoliveoil.com

      Panacea Farms
      www.panaceafarms.com

      Pasolivo Olive Oil
      www.pasolivo.com

      Pepper Oaks Farm
      www.pepperoaksfarm.net

      Petroni Vineyards
      www.petronivineyards.com

      Preton Dry Creek Vineyards
      www.prestonvineyards.com

      Prince Olive Estancia
      www.princeolive.com

      Pulido Walker - Mt. Veeder Springs, LLC
      www.pulidowalker.com

      Quinta do Sol

      Quisenberry Farms

      Rancho Azul y Oro
      www.ranchoazulyoro.com

      Rancho del Cielo Malibu

      Rancho El Aguila LLC
      www.rodriguezranch.com

      RCIS
      www.RCIS.com

      Red Rock Olive Oil
      www.redrockoliveoil.com

      Regency Olive Ranch LLC
      www.regencyoliveranch.com

      Renfree Farms
      www.tripleplayoliveoil.com

      Richard Bolf

      Roanti Ranch
      www.roantiranch.com

      Robinson Road Olive Ranch
      www.robinsonroadoliveranch.com

      Roccia Viva
      www.rocciavivaoliveoil.com 

      Rosenthal Olive Ranch
      www.rosenthaloliveranch.com

      Round Pond Estate
      www.roundpond.com

      Running Luck

      Ranch LLC San Felipe Olive Company
      www.sanfelipeoliveco.com

      San Mateo County Comm. College Foundation/Arts & Olive Festival

      San Miguel Olive Farm
      www.smolivefarm.com

      San Paulo Olive Farm

      Santa Cruz Olive Tree Nursery Inc.
      www.santacruzolive.com

      Saxco International Inc.
      www.calglass.com

      SB Voelz

      Secolari
      www.secolarievoo.com

      Seka Hills
      www.sekahills.com

      Shadowbrook Winery
      www.shadowbrookwinery.com

      Shone Farm Foundation, SRJC

      Sierra Gold Nurseries
      www.sierragoldtrees.com

      Silverado Vineyards
      www.silveradovineyards.com

      Skipstone Ranch
      www.skipstoneranch.com/olive-oil

      Sky Ranch Group LLC

      S & G Estate
      www.sgcaliforniaestate.com

      Sorelle Paradiso Estate
      www.sorelleparadiso.com

      Spirited Packaging
      www.spiritedpackaging.com

      Starcross Family Confraternity
      www.starcross.org/olive_oil.htm

      Stone Edge Farm
      www.jordanwinery.com

      Stonehouse California Olive Oil, LLC
      www.stonehouseoliveoil.com

      Strictly Olive Oil
      www.strictlyoliveoil.com

      Suncoast Organic Farm
      www.suncoastorganicfarm.com

      Sutter Buttes Olive Oil
      www.sutterbuttesoliveranch.com

      Taber Ranch Event Center
      www.taberranch.com

      Tablas Creek Vineyard
      www.tablascreek.com

      Takao Nouen Co., Ltd

      Talcott Olive Oil
      www.talcottoliveoil.com

      Tallgrass Ranch

      Tassajara Valley Olive Oil

      Tasteful Additions
      www.tastefuladditions.com

      Tasting Bars LLC
      www.tastingbars.com

      Teichert
      www.teichert.com

      Temecula Olive Oil Company
      www.temeculaoliveoil.com

      Templeton Olive Oil
      www.templetonoliveoil.com

      Ternero Olive Oil
      www.ternerooliveoil.com

      Terra Bella Vista Olive Oil Co, Inc.
      www.tbvevoliveoil.com

      Terrace Hill Olive Oil
      www.terracehill-oliveoilcompany.com

      Terranova Ranch, Inc.

      Texas Olive Oil Council
      www.texasoliveoilcouncil.org

      The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
      www.burchellnursery.com

      The Grove and Co.
      www.theoliveoilgrove.com

      The Groves on 41, ACA Corp.
      www.groveson41.com

      The Napa Valley Reserve
      www.thenapavalleyreserve.com

      The Olive Oil Source
      www.oliveoilsource.com

      The Olive Press
      www.theolivepress.com

      The Other Brother
      www.theotherbrothercompany.com

      The Passionate Olive
      www.thepassionateolive.com

      The Pasta Shop/ Markethall Foods
      www.rockridgemarkethall.com

      The Quail & Olive
      www.quailandolive.com

      The Villa Barone
      www.thevillabarone.com

      The Vineyardist
      www.thevineyardist.com 

      Tiber Canyon Ranch
      www.tibercanyon.com

      Tres Osos Olive Oil

      Tuscali Olive Oil, LLC
      www.tuscalioliveoil.com

      University of California, Davis, Olive Center
      www.olivecenter.ucdavis.edu

      Val di Luna Farms Valencia Creek Farm
      www.valenciacreekfarms.com

      Van Leuven Ranch

      Victorine Valley Farms
      www.victorinevalley.com

      Vineyard Industry Products
      www.vinbiz.com

      Vista Lucia Farms
      www.vistaluciafarms.com

      W.J. Byrnes & Co.
      www.byrnesglobal.com

      Wade Plantation, LLC

      We Olive, LLC
      www.weolive.com

      Weed Badger
      www.weedbadger.com

      Wente Family Estates
      www.wentevineyards.com

      West Coast Products
      www.westcoastproducts.net

      Westbrook, Annelle

      Westwind Press

      Wind Dance Farm
      www.winddancefarm.com

      Winter Creek Olive Oil

      Winterhill Farms
      www.winterhillfarms.com

      Yorkville Olive Ranch

       
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