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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Radical Transparency Bears Fruit: California Olive Ranch Earns Seed Oil Free Certification
California Olive Ranch is the first producer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil to display the Seed Oil Free Certified™ Seal CHICO, Calif., May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rooted in innovation and radical transparency, California Olive Ranch has grown into the largest domestic grower of olives for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) by challenging industry norms, ensuring the quality, authenticity, and integrity of their products for more than 20 years. As the first retail brand offering Extra Virgin Olive Oil to earn the Seed Oil Free Certified™ Seal, California Olive Ranch continues to elevate standards with certification across their full lineup of dressings, marinades, and avocado blend cooking oils. "We pride ourselves on going above and beyond by proudly disclosing place-of-origin, harvest season, and quality testing results on every bottle of our cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil," said Mary Mori, VP of Product & Quality for California Olive Ranch. "Seed Oil Free Certification guarantees customers who choose to avoid seed oils can confidently enjoy all our Extra Virgin Olive Oils, avocado blend, and vinaigrettes. It reflects our core value of radical transparency to continually verify all our products meet the highest standards of purity." Known for their robust quality assurance program, California Olive Ranch are the first producers of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) to earn the Seed Oil Free Certified Seal, affirming that the brands' olive oils, avocado oil, flavored oils, vinaigrettes and marinades and other ingredients are free from seed oil adulteration and meet the highest quality standards. "The Seed Oil Free Certified Seal offers verified assurance in a market where premium oils, especially extra virgin olive and avocado oils, are being sought out by consumers for their incredible flavor, health benefits, and heat stability," said Jonathan Rubin, CEO and founder of the Seed Oil Free Alliance. "California Olive Ranch has led the industry in innovation, sustainability, and quality assurance for decades. This dedication to what they call 'Radical Transparency' is why California Olive Ranch makes a perfect partner for Seed Oil Free Certification." The certification process included lab testing for purity and comprehensive third-party audits of California Olive Ranch's supply chain and formulation practices. All tests are aligned with globally recognized standards, including the International Olive Council (IOC), Codex Alimentarius, and the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC). These protocols ensure that every Seed Oil Free Certified product is free from contamination with adulterants such as soybean, canola, and corn oil. To become Seed Oil Free Certified, the brand reformulated certain sauces and dressings by replacing carrier oils that contained trace amounts of seed oil with MCT oil. California Olive Ranch's commitment to purity, ingredient integrity, and consumer transparency is now represented with the Seed Oil Free Certified Seal (pictured). All California Olive Ranch and Lucini products bearing the Seed Oil Free Certified Seal can be found at and grocery stores nationwide. California Olive Ranch 100% California Avocado Blends 100% California EVOO 100% California EVOO Reserve Collection Global EVOO Blends - Medium, Mild & Robust EVOO-based Vinaigrettes EVOO-based Marinades Black Truffle Flavored EVOO Roasted Garlic Flavored EVOO Jalapeño Herb Flavored EVOO Lucini Organic Everyday EVOO Premium Select EVOO Organic Premium Select EVOO Delicate Lemon Flavored Oil Garden Basil Flavored Oil Robust Garlic Flavored Oil Brands like California Olive Ranch, which do not emphasize health trends around seed oils, recognize the importance of transparency in light of modern dietary shifts. Refined seed oils, virtually absent before the 20th century, now supply over 20% of daily calories for many Americans. Consumers are seeking healthy cooking oil alternatives or avoiding seed oils entirely, driven by a desire for more traditional and less industrially processed ingredients in the foods they choose. "We rigorously evaluate all of the products made from our own cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and work closely with external certifying bodies like the Seed Oil Free Alliance because customers deserve to know they're buying the best," said Mori. "The Seed Oil Free Certified seal is a trusted indicator that our products meet the highest standards for transparency and quality. It reflects our commitment to offering products aligned with consumer values." Winner of over 260 awards at international tasting competitions, California Olive Ranch is the nation's largest producer of olives for extra virgin olive oil. As a leading innovator in olive cultivation, harvesting, and milling, the company has remained dedicated to environmental stewardship, fanatical about quality, and operated with radical transparency since its founding in 1998. In addition to Seed Oil Free Certified, the company maintains several third-party certifications that meet the industry's highest standards, including Certified Extra Virgin, Non-GMO Project Verified, USDA Organic, and Certified Regenerative by AGW. About California Olive Ranch Founded in 1998, California Olive Ranch is the largest grower of olives for extra virgin olive oil in the state of California. With a history of blending tradition with innovation in the cultivating, harvesting and milling of olives, the company is highly regarded for its award-winning, high quality and approachable olive oil. Selling a variety of oils, sauces, dressings and vinegars under the California Olive Ranch® and Lucini® brands, the company is committed to transparency and sustainable practices in both growing, and packaging, all while offering artisan quality at an accessible price point. California Olive Ranch also partners with numerous family farmers throughout the state of California as well as around the world to produce its products. These partners share the same high standards, sustainable farming practices and premium production methods. For more information, please visit About Seed Oil Free Certified™ The Seed Oil Free Alliance is a third-party certifying organization behind the world's first Seed Oil Free Certified™ Seal for qualifying food and consumer products. The Seed Oil Free Certified Seal guarantees that certified products have undergone auditing and independent laboratory testing to ensure the purity of added oils and refined fat ingredients. Supporting the Seed Oil Free Alliance in its mission to advance the availability of seed-oil-free food options through trust, transparency, and education is an advisory panel of public health and nutrition experts, led by Dr. Andrew Weil. More information can be found at View source version on Contacts Jonathan Rubinjonathan@ (561) 501-1710 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Radical Transparency Bears Fruit: California Olive Ranch Earns Seed Oil Free Certification
CHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rooted in innovation and radical transparency, California Olive Ranch has grown into the largest domestic grower of olives for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) by challenging industry norms, ensuring the quality, authenticity, and integrity of their products for more than 20 years. As the first retail brand offering Extra Virgin Olive Oil to earn the Seed Oil Free Certified™ Seal, California Olive Ranch continues to elevate standards with certification across their full lineup of dressings, marinades, and avocado blend cooking oils. 'The Seed Oil Free Certified seal is a trusted indicator that our products meet the highest standards for transparency and quality. It reflects our commitment to offering products aligned with consumer values.' Mary Mori, VP of Product & Quality Share 'We pride ourselves on going above and beyond by proudly disclosing place-of-origin, harvest season, and quality testing results on every bottle of our cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil,' said Mary Mori, VP of Product & Quality for California Olive Ranch. 'Seed Oil Free Certification guarantees customers who choose to avoid seed oils can confidently enjoy all our Extra Virgin Olive Oils, avocado blend, and vinaigrettes. It reflects our core value of radical transparency to continually verify all our products meet the highest standards of purity.' Known for their robust quality assurance program, California Olive Ranch are the first producers of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) to earn the Seed Oil Free Certified Seal, affirming that the brands' olive oils, avocado oil, flavored oils, vinaigrettes and marinades and other ingredients are free from seed oil adulteration and meet the highest quality standards. 'The Seed Oil Free Certified Seal offers verified assurance in a market where premium oils, especially extra virgin olive and avocado oils, are being sought out by consumers for their incredible flavor, health benefits, and heat stability,' said Jonathan Rubin, CEO and founder of the Seed Oil Free Alliance. 'California Olive Ranch has led the industry in innovation, sustainability, and quality assurance for decades. This dedication to what they call 'Radical Transparency' is why California Olive Ranch makes a perfect partner for Seed Oil Free Certification.' The certification process included lab testing for purity and comprehensive third-party audits of California Olive Ranch's supply chain and formulation practices. All tests are aligned with globally recognized standards, including the International Olive Council (IOC), Codex Alimentarius, and the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC). These protocols ensure that every Seed Oil Free Certified product is free from contamination with adulterants such as soybean, canola, and corn oil. To become Seed Oil Free Certified, the brand reformulated certain sauces and dressings by replacing carrier oils that contained trace amounts of seed oil with MCT oil. California Olive Ranch's commitment to purity, ingredient integrity, and consumer transparency is now represented with the Seed Oil Free Certified Seal (pictured). All California Olive Ranch and Lucini products bearing the Seed Oil Free Certified Seal can be found at and grocery stores nationwide. California Olive Ranch Lucini Brands like California Olive Ranch, which do not emphasize health trends around seed oils, recognize the importance of transparency in light of modern dietary shifts. Refined seed oils, virtually absent before the 20th century, now supply over 20% of daily calories for many Americans. Consumers are seeking healthy cooking oil alternatives or avoiding seed oils entirely, driven by a desire for more traditional and less industrially processed ingredients in the foods they choose. 'We rigorously evaluate all of the products made from our own cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and work closely with external certifying bodies like the Seed Oil Free Alliance because customers deserve to know they're buying the best,' said Mori. 'The Seed Oil Free Certified seal is a trusted indicator that our products meet the highest standards for transparency and quality. It reflects our commitment to offering products aligned with consumer values.' Winner of over 260 awards at international tasting competitions, California Olive Ranch is the nation's largest producer of olives for extra virgin olive oil. As a leading innovator in olive cultivation, harvesting, and milling, the company has remained dedicated to environmental stewardship, fanatical about quality, and operated with radical transparency since its founding in 1998. In addition to Seed Oil Free Certified, the company maintains several third-party certifications that meet the industry's highest standards, including Certified Extra Virgin, Non-GMO Project Verified, USDA Organic, and Certified Regenerative by AGW. About California Olive Ranch Founded in 1998, California Olive Ranch is the largest grower of olives for extra virgin olive oil in the state of California. With a history of blending tradition with innovation in the cultivating, harvesting and milling of olives, the company is highly regarded for its award-winning, high quality and approachable olive oil. Selling a variety of oils, sauces, dressings and vinegars under the California Olive Ranch® and Lucini® brands, the company is committed to transparency and sustainable practices in both growing, and packaging, all while offering artisan quality at an accessible price point. California Olive Ranch also partners with numerous family farmers throughout the state of California as well as around the world to produce its products. These partners share the same high standards, sustainable farming practices and premium production methods. For more information, please visit About Seed Oil Free Certified™ The Seed Oil Free Alliance is a third-party certifying organization behind the world's first Seed Oil Free Certified™ Seal for qualifying food and consumer products. The Seed Oil Free Certified Seal guarantees that certified products have undergone auditing and independent laboratory testing to ensure the purity of added oils and refined fat ingredients. Supporting the Seed Oil Free Alliance in its mission to advance the availability of seed-oil-free food options through trust, transparency, and education is an advisory panel of public health and nutrition experts, led by Dr. Andrew Weil. More information can be found at
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Extra virgin olive oil is 'better than Ozempic'? Here's what anti-ageing millionaire Bryan Johnson said
US entrepreneur, and anti-ageing and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson once said that he has a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 'with every single meal' and it is like the super of superfoods'. He also compared EVOO to Ozempic due to its potential benefits in weight management and glucose control. Also read | Ditch fast food or die early? Anti-ageing guru Bryan Johnson launches attack on popular fast food joints In an August 3, 2024 episode of All The Diary Of A CEO podcast, he said: 'What things can I do in my life that are easy and actionable, and have a high impact? Extra virgin olive oil is very close to number 1. It is better than Ozempic. It is.' While Ozempic is a medication specifically designed to regulate blood sugar and aid in weight loss, EVOO offers various health benefits that might make it a valuable addition to a weight loss diet. As per Bryan, both Ozempic and EVOO may stimulate the release of GLP-1, a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar levels. EVOO is a high-quality oil extracted from the first pressing of olives. It's considered one of the healthiest oils due to its rich nutritional profile and potential health benefits. He added, 'There is a study, where people lost 5.2 pounds consuming EVOO for nine weeks (in addition to what they are currently eating). I think the quantity for the study was 45 ml daily or something like that; it is between 30-60 ml daily. But there's things, for example, like it reduces by over 60 percent invasive breast cancer, it reduces your blood sugar levels by 60 percent post a meal and your oxidised LDL levels. The bad thing is that your body is causing damage by 80 percent post a meal. So, I have a tablespoon (of olive oil) with every single meal and it is like the super of superfoods.' A post shared by Gut Health & Nutrition Science (@gutthrives) While Bryan Johnson's statement that 'olive oil is better than Ozempic' might not be scientifically proven, EVOO's potential benefits make it a worthwhile addition to a healthy diet. While EVOO may not be a direct replacement for Ozempic, incorporating it into a balanced diet and lifestyle could have beneficial effects on weight management and glucose control, according to an August 2019 study published on Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The oil sprayer I use every night for less greasy dinners is $18 for a few hours
As someone whose dinners typically consist of sautéed/roasted proteins and vegetables, you can probably guess that I go through a lot of olive oil. Well, less so now, ever since the Flairosol Olivia Oil Sprayer waltzed into my kitchen. This gorgeous, highly useful tool has transformed my cooking, as I'm now able to give my pots and pans a light spritz that'll impart flavor while keeping the food from sticking (and with hardly any grease). Oh, and P.S. — it happens to be on sale for just $18 at Amazon, but only for a limited time. This is as low as this mister has been on sale for since 2023, so it's unlikely to dip much lower, if at all. Plus, just think of how much you'll save at the grocery store now that you won't burn through your EVOO stash as quickly. This lightning deal is going quickly, so add it to your cart before it's 100% claimed. Prior to purchasing the Flairosol, I used store-bought cooking sprays — though I eventually realized that pan frying with good ol' olive oil was the route I wanted to take. (I learned the hard way that you're not supposed to use cooking sprays on nonstick pans, and I'm happy to ditch the mystery chemicals.) The problem with that, though? I would coat my pans and sheet trays with glugs of olive oil straight from the bottle, resulting in an abundance of grease. I knew oil sprayers existed — my mom had used them in the '90s and '00s (does Misto ring a bell?) — but my memory of them consisted of endless pumping, clogging and then maybe getting the oil to come out ... but in a stream rather than an evenly distributed mist. In short, I thought they were gimmicky and not worth the trouble. Then one day, while browsing Amazon, I came across an oil sprayer that seemed to have lots of good reviews. I'll admit, it was the clever name, followed by the gorgeous glass bottle that first caught my eye (I'm a sucker for pretty packaging), and because I'm always on the lookout for new kitchen products to test, I ordered it. Before it arrived, I'd wondered if it would look cheap and feel flimsy in person. But I was pleasantly surprised to find it was just as beautiful as in the photos, if not more so. And when filled with golden olive oil, it's something I'm more than happy to keep on display. But... would it work? Unlike the oil misters of my past, the Flairosol doesn't require pumping (already a plus). All you do is fill it with oil (it holds 130 milliliters), screw the top on and pull the ergonomic lever to spray. I'm happy to report that it worked perfectly the first time I tried it, sending a light, even spritz over my pan rather than a disappointing spurt. Hurray! Now I'm able to control the amount of oil I use — one spray is usually enough for my smaller pans, and two is ample for my larger ones — resulting in food that takes on a nice golden color without sitting in a pool of grease. The best part, however, is that I've yet to witness a single clog — and I've been using this thing pretty much every night for over two years. One thing I will note is that, while it looks beautiful, olive oil stays fresher when stored in darker glass containers (hence the reason most of them are green), but the Flairosol only holds 4.4 ounces at a time, so if you use it regularly enough and keep it away from heat, you should be fine. You can use the Flairosol to spritz any type of cooking oil, in addition to cooking wine, soy sauce and water. While I mainly use it for sauteeing and roasting, it would be perfect for seasoning veggies and salads. Don't just take my word for it — over 6,400 Amazon customers were so impressed with this versatile vessel, they gave it a perfect rating. "I bought an oil mister from a different brand that was constantly clogging, dripping and generally making a mess," shared a Flairosol fan. "I finally gave up and tried the Olivia oil mister, and man did it make a difference. First, one or two sprays absolutely coats a pan or veggies or whatever with your oil of choice ... and it has shown no signs of slowing down or clogging. The best part? It doesn't drip or make a mess. It's very easy to fill, and despite the plastic top not being the most sturdy thing I've ever seen, it seems durable enough." "For health reasons, I decided to stop using commercial salad dressing and dress my salads with high-quality olive oil instead," explained a satisfied shopper. "Pouring the olive oil directly from the bottle or a cruet resulted in too much oil on the salad ... I searched Amazon and found this sprayer. It works perfectly. I spray four or five times on my salad and there is no waste. The salad also tastes better when it isn't drowning in oil or dressing. I love this sprayer." "I've gone through many different sprayers before finding this gem," wrote a happy home cook. "Easy to use, perfect amount of spray … and it looks gorgeous!" "[I] wish the glass was dark tinted to preserve the oil's freshness, but other than that, [I] love this thing so much I am giving one as a gift to a fellow cook," shared a generally pleased buyer. "So much better than my Misto, which sprays one thin stream and requires so much pumping." (See?! Also, it does come in green and black bottles for a bit more.) "This thing is awesome!" exclaimed a final fan. "I got this to spray my salads, and now I just spray everything. [I] think I might get another just to spray my kids in the face in the morning to wake them up. ... The only downfall is the size of the bottle, [it] needs to be bigger because I am constantly filling it. I have a big family ... so it goes fast. But not really a complaint, [I] just have to refill it often." (Keep scrolling for another option!) And if you think you'll need a bigger bottle... If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Giada De Laurentiis' go-to olive oil is just $20 and makes a fab Mother's Day gift
Can you name a cooking ingredient more versatile than olive oil? I'll wait ... Aside from salt, it's the one kitchen essential that can be used in just about anything; as a former professional baker, I've even added it to desserts. Of course, not all olive oils are created equal, and if there's one person we trust to recommend a winner, it's Italian cooking queen Giada De Laurentiis, who told Bon Appétit that her favorite pantry staple is Lucini Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Which got me thinking: A bottle of this would make a fabulous Mother's Day gift for a foodie, and it's just $20 at Amazon. You might think that a celebrity chef like De Laurentiis would only use ultra-high-end extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) imported from Italy. Well, think again: Lucini is $20 for a 16.9-ounce bottle. Oh, and it's actually made in Argentina! EVOO isn't your run-of-the-mill olive oil. It's made from the first cold-pressing of the olives — a time-consuming process — so it's unrefined and, to many, tastes better than its non-virgin counterpart. It's the only type that real-deal cooks would ever use for dipping and drizzling — and, in many cases, cooking. Of course, that means EVOO is usually more expensive than other olive oils, but Lucini's price point is reasonable for something so frequently used in the kitchen. De Laurentiis told Bon Appétit that she uses Lucini on "almost everything," including salads and even her morning oatmeal. "There's no such thing as too much olive oil," she says. And since De Laurentiis is Italian, you know she takes her olive oil seriously. Some argue that EVOO shouldn't be used for cooking — only dressing and garnishing — but De Laurentiis proudly cooks with it, as does the (very opinionated) Gordon Ramsay. Even the Culinary Institute of America recommends cooking with EVOO. And then there are all the little-known foods and dishes you can garnish with the stuff. Nope, it's not just pasta and vegetables — you can pour it on ice cream and even drizzle some on a fruit salad. Amazon customers share Gianna's infatuation with Lucini. "I went to Italy six years ago and stayed at a vineyard where they make their own organic olive oil. This Lucini olive oil tastes so much like that in Tuscany; it's the only kind I will use," reported one reviewer. "Fantastic taste, low acidity, perfect for salads and to dip bread," gushed this gourmand. "It is worth every dollar." "It was given as a hostess gift to an Italian cook," said a third. The verdict? "She loved it!" "Lucini makes a great olive oil," raved this discerning shopper. "It has a strong peppery taste, slightly bitter; a good sign it's the real olive oil." That said, they noted, "If you are looking for a mellow olive taste, this is not it." "This olive oil tastes wonderful, and we love to use it for finishing recipes or dipping," wrote a final fan. "It is worth the money ... except when my husband uses it to season his Blackstone grill. Use cheaper stuff for that." Another Food Network star kitchen essential? Ina Garten's beloved Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, which I'm also a fan of. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
