Convivial Conversation– Production Notes

January 16, 2024

New Recipe Feature

Illustration shows that we have a new feature which allows recipes to be filtered by dietary choice and/or meal type.

Our recipe section has a new feature. Learn more, then try it!

Posted in News Product Information Production Notes

January 14, 2024

The saga of the Discontinued Packaging

A standard 375 ml bottle of Ascolano is crossed out next to a 500 ml bottle with a placard that declares the size is changing

Our standard 375 ml size glass bottles are no longer being made. Here's what we're doing.

Posted in News Product Information Production Notes

January 11, 2024

Global Olive Crop Forecast for the 2023 Campaign

The Ascolano orchard appears behind Liz as she listens to the orchard supervisor talk about the irrigation. His 3 dogs wait patiently nearby.

Here is a preliminary look at the availability of olive oil based on recent reports from friends near and far.

Posted in Agriculture Climate Crisis Extra Virgin Olive Oil Farming News Olive Oil Commission of California OOCC Orchards Product Information Production Notes

January 10, 2024

Tell Me More About Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Close up image of viscous balsamic vinegar in an official Italian tasting glass with both small and large bottles of vinegar in the background

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena may well be the most celebrated and beloved item in our assortment since its introduction in 2010. This essay was first published July 2021, and has been updated January 2024.

Posted in Aceto Balsamico Balsamic Vinegar Product Information Production Notes

Convivial Conversation / Production Notes

New Recipe Feature

The saga of the Discontinued Packaging

Global Olive Crop Forecast for the 2023 Campaign

Tell Me More About Traditional Balsamic Vinegar