Olive Oil Lovers Newsletter, Winter 2020 The new year is always an exciting time for all of us EVOO lovers, because it means hundreds of fresh new extra virgin olive oils from the wonderful producers we work with across the Northern Hemisphere. This issue of the Grove Gazette features updates on the Fall 2019 harvest, the recent olive oil tariffs, when you can expect new harvest oils, and much more. News Updates from the IOC This year the International Olive Council estimates a small drop in olive oil production worldwide, headlined by an estimated 31% decrease in Spanish production. This is ..read more

With 2022 coming to a close, the season of year-end lists is upon us! This year we wanted to recognize both our best selling and most awarded olive oils of the year, and also acknowledge our producer partners that were celebrated in 2022. It's an amazing honor to be working with the wonderful people producing these incredible artisan oils! Top selling product on Olive Oil Lovers in 2022: Estepa Virgen by Oleoestepa This medium robust extra virgin olive oil is often recommended due to its high polyphenol count. Estepa Virgen is the signature olive oil produced by Oleoestepa, a cooper ..read more

If you've been looking for just the right olive oil cake recipe, you've found your destination! We've put together a collection of the most delicious olive oil cake recipes out there, with lots of unique and mouth-watering variations. Of course there are lots of flavoring choices, like citrus cakes packed with zest, aromatic vanilla and almond cakes, rich chocolate cakes, and classic carrot cakes. Olive oil cakes have some of the simplest, most foolproof recipes, you'll never want to go back to mashing hard chunks of cold butter! Most of these recipes can be completed in just an hour ..read more

If you're looking to give your pooch some extra pep in their step, then supplementing your dog's diet with extra virgin olive oil is a great choice. Evidence suggests olive oil is a good source of fat and other nutrients for your canine friends. In fact, many dog foods already contains some olive oil. Adding a little EVOO to your pet's food each days can also give their coat extra shine and improve the health of their skin.  However, before you start any new supplement plan, remember to always consult your pet's veterinarian first. For example, if your dog has trouble digesting fats, addi ..read more

Get 5% Loyalty Credit for every order! The Olive Oil Lovers customer loyalty program is our way of saying thank you to our amazing customers, like you! To join the loyalty program and start earning credit, you only have to create an Olive Oil Lovers account. Already have an account? You are all set! Sign in and start shopping! Note: We recently changed our Loyalty program. Any points earned from the previous program have been converted to loyalty credit that you can now use immediately! How it Works: 1. CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT All orders placed under your store account are eligible ..read more

Tuesday March 8th, 2022 is International Woman's Day and at Olive Oil Lovers we are proud to work with many companies featuring tremendous female leaders, including Castillo de Canena, Colonna, De Carlo, Franci, Iannotta, Mandranova, and Nobleza del Sur. Check out the full list below to learn more about all the women led companies we work with at Olive Oil Lovers!   ..read more

Biscotti are a family favorite with an addictive crunch that always satisfies. Though traditionally an Italian treat, this recipe highlights some of the classic flavors of Greece, with a blend of fig, walnut and lemon. It also features two amazing and aromatic products made in Western Crete: honey and olive oil from Entélia. Sustainably-produced Cretan olive oil is part of an agricultural tradition that began thousands of years ago. Cretan farmers today remain grateful for the bees and sheep that frequent the wild herbs growing among their olive trees, as they play their pa ..read more

On the southernmost Greek island of Crete, an agricultural tradition that began thousands of years ago is continued today by a community of generational family farms. The olive tree plays a central role in this tradition, making it integral to the economy and culture of Crete. The bees and sheep that roam the countryside of Crete work with the olive tree to create a native ecosystem in which plants and animals thrive. Like the island's shepherds with their sheep, the olives' farmers act as caretakers who help guide an efficient system that requires minimal intervention to produce world-class p ..read more

At Olive Oil Lovers we celebrate every one of our wonderful extra virgin olive oils. Our Novellos and Nuovos deserve a special distinction, however, because they come from the very first crushing of the 2021 harvest season. Our producers create them each year as a celebration of the hard work, dedication, culture and craft that goes into olive oil production. We're excited to announce that preorders are now open for our 2021 Novellos & Nuovos. We added some new names to our lineup, so we have more options than ever. Check out our Novello & Nuovo page to see all the amazing choices! [p ..read more

Olive Oil Lovers Newsletter, Summer 2021 Though the end of summer approaches, every wise Olive Oil Lover knows there's still lots to look forward to this year! News Looking Ahead to 2022 According to data collected by the International Olive Council, worldwide olive production in the 2021/22 crop year shows an expected decrease of about 7% compared to the previous crop year of 2020-2021. In Europe this production decrease will hit Italy and Portugal the hardest, with decreases of over 25% expected in both countries. Spain actually expects an increase in production over 20%, with Greece having ..read more