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July 11, 2021

Olive Oil Harvest: A Farmer's Perspective

Farmworker in hand harvesting olive operation

Hand harvesting olives is hard work and takes many hands, so each year independent agricultural workers find their way to licensed farm labor contractors (FLCs) who help us bring in the crop.

May 17, 2021

The Beauty of Olivewood

Heart shaped olivewood board with soft cheese

The beauty of olivewood is due, in part, to the fact that it is slow growing, often in harsh conditions. Being slow growers, the wood these trees yield is hard, durable, and well suited for kitchen utensils. Beyond functional durability, this wood also has a distinctive and beautiful grain. Here is some general information and helpful...

March 16, 2021

Facts About Lead in Balsamic Vinegar

Liz is holding an official Balsamic Vinegar tasting glass from the Consorzio in Modena which she uses to assess and ultimately approve vinegar.

Facts and context for California customers regarding Prop 65 and lead in balsamic vinegar.

Posted in Balsamic Vinegar BV health Lead Prop 65 Quality Quality Assurance TBV Vinegar

September 01, 2020

The Estate Arbequina Orchard at Hall Road

Liz Tagami sits in the giant wheel well of an olive harvester

The estate Arbequina orchard at Hall Road is the primary source of our Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 267 acres set among California oak savannah are planted with 204 acres of olives, and the farm's main gate is less than...