Written by Original Source | Posted in Food and Beverage

When a person thinks of Gourmet olive oils, generally the first thing that comes to mind are places like Italy, Greece and Spain. Maybe even the Island of Cypus, but really the first three regions. However, there is one place that is turning the olive oil industry on it’s ear. It even has it’s own olive oil council that holds producers to a higher standard than those in the first three country’s mentioned!

Where is this place you ask? Why it’s California. I can’t tell you how many people are surprised when I tell them that California is a major player in the Gourmet olive oil industry. With farms turning out high quality olive oil like Sciabica’s fall harvest olive oil, it’s no wonder California is taking on the world in high quality olive oil.

Part of the reason such high quality oil comes from California is the Olive Oil Council that regulates producers in the State. Their quality standards are higher than the Olive Oil Council that regulates regions like Italy, Greece and Spain. Needless to say, this has caused some good rivalry between the producers from these regions.

Another reason that California produces such great oil is because of the climate and soil conditions there. Both rival or even exceed the conditions in the three countries mentioned earlier. The olive producing region of California has a great climate for olive trees to produce the best olives possible. Many producers also have facilities close by to refine the olives once picked. The quicker you process olives, the better quality oil you’ll obtain.

So next time you’re cruising your grocersisles looking for a high quality olive oil, look for a brand from California and make sure it has the California Olive Oil Council’s seal. This will ensure you’re getting the best olive oil you can. Or better yet, go online and order several bottles from top producers.

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