Opus Notes

The World of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Explained

We are passionate about all things olive oil. Opus Notes is a resource for people to learn about olive oil quality, health benefits and taste.

Traditional olive grove in Messinia Greece — small family farm producing Opus Oléa extra virgin olive oil

Small Farm vs Industrial Olive Oil: Why Size Ma...

Does farm size affect olive oil quality? We explore why small, traditionally farmed groves produce superior extra virgin olive oil - and why mega-farms and middlemen work against quality, the...

Small Farm vs Industrial Olive Oil: Why Size Ma...

• 5 minute read

Does farm size affect olive oil quality? We explore why small, traditionally farmed groves produce superior extra virgin olive oil - and why mega-farms and middlemen work against quality, the...

A short History of Culinary Fats in the British Isles: Why Olive Oil Wins

A short History of Culinary Fats in the British...

A History of Correlations Historically and up to the 20th century, the consumption of fat in the British Isles came largely from lard (rendered fat from pork), which was quite...

A short History of Culinary Fats in the British...

• 4 minute read

A History of Correlations Historically and up to the 20th century, the consumption of fat in the British Isles came largely from lard (rendered fat from pork), which was quite...

"Harvest" Date or "Best Before" Date in Olive Oil?

"Harvest" Date or "Best Before" Date in Olive Oil?

Explaining the differences between "harvest date" and "best before" date on olive oil labels.  Which should you chose?

"Harvest" Date or "Best Before" Date in Olive Oil?

• 7 minute read

Explaining the differences between "harvest date" and "best before" date on olive oil labels.  Which should you chose?

A Word on Milling Olives into Olive Oil

A Word on Milling Olives into Olive Oil

The way an olive oil producer treats their trees and their field is only half the story.  The other equally important part is the standard to which the olive oil...

A Word on Milling Olives into Olive Oil

• 2 minute read

The way an olive oil producer treats their trees and their field is only half the story.  The other equally important part is the standard to which the olive oil...

Is Olive Oil Worth It?

Is Olive Oil Worth It?

A look into how to evaluate an investment in olive oil.

Is Olive Oil Worth It?

• 7 minute read

A look into how to evaluate an investment in olive oil.

olive oil on the table

Why Olive Oil Producers Should Embrace Regenera...

There has been an increasing concern about the environmental effects of farming. Intensive agricultural methods and human interventions have resulted in damaged soil, contaminated water, and a decrease in biodiversity....

Why Olive Oil Producers Should Embrace Regenera...

• 3 minute read

There has been an increasing concern about the environmental effects of farming. Intensive agricultural methods and human interventions have resulted in damaged soil, contaminated water, and a decrease in biodiversity....