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João Mendes talking to Nader Akhnoukh

Introducing João Mendes

Meet João Mendes, Portugal’s first fully sustainable olive oil producer, crafting exceptional oils through innovation and zero-waste practices.

Introducing João Mendes

Meet João Mendes, Portugal’s first fully sustainable olive oil producer, crafting exceptional oils through innovation and zero-waste practices.

Joaquim Moreira talking to Nader Akhnoukh

Introducing Joaquim Moreira

Meet Joaquim Moreira, who left fashion behind to craft remarkable organic olive oils in Trás-os-Montes, blending passion with eco-friendly practices.

Introducing Joaquim Moreira

Meet Joaquim Moreira, who left fashion behind to craft remarkable organic olive oils in Trás-os-Montes, blending passion with eco-friendly practices.

Virgulino riding his bike through the olive groves

Introducing Virgulino Neves

Meet Virgulino Neves, an innovative Alentejo producer crafting exceptional olive oils, pressing olives within hours to capture peak freshness.

Introducing Virgulino Neves

Meet Virgulino Neves, an innovative Alentejo producer crafting exceptional olive oils, pressing olives within hours to capture peak freshness.

olive oil on plate

How to Choose the Best Olive Oil: A Complete Gu...

"Bottled on" dates? Misleading! Plastic bottles? Problematic! We're demystifying olive oil quality, revealing the secrets of freshness, acidity, and why harvest date transparency matters. Become a savvy shopper with our...

How to Choose the Best Olive Oil: A Complete Guide to Quality

"Bottled on" dates? Misleading! Plastic bottles? Problematic! We're demystifying olive oil quality, revealing the secrets of freshness, acidity, and why harvest date transparency matters. Become a savvy shopper with our...

olives being harvested

What does 'Extra Virgin' Even Mean? A Guide to ...

Lost in the olive oil aisle? 'Extra virgin,' 'pure,' 'light' – what does it all mean? Our guide breaks down olive oil grades, demystifies confusing labels, and empowers you to...

What does 'Extra Virgin' Even Mean? A Guide to Olive Oil Grades

Lost in the olive oil aisle? 'Extra virgin,' 'pure,' 'light' – what does it all mean? Our guide breaks down olive oil grades, demystifies confusing labels, and empowers you to...

olive grove vista

Exploring Native Portuguese Olive Oil Varieties

What sets Portuguese olive oil apart from its more renowned Mediterranean neighbors? We explore the unique characteristics of Portugal’s landscape and dive into the various olive varieties that make its...

Exploring Native Portuguese Olive Oil Varieties

What sets Portuguese olive oil apart from its more renowned Mediterranean neighbors? We explore the unique characteristics of Portugal’s landscape and dive into the various olive varieties that make its...