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.

olive grove with blooming wildflowers

Why Sustainable Olive Oil Matters: The Environm...

Exploring why traditionally farmed olive groves are one of the most environmentally responsible choices available in agriculture.

Why Sustainable Olive Oil Matters: The Environm...

• 3 minute read

Exploring why traditionally farmed olive groves are one of the most environmentally responsible choices available in agriculture.

Taking on Goliath - Small Farms vs. Big Farms

Taking on Goliath - Small Farms vs. Big Farms

Is Bigger Better in Olive Oil Farming? Does a larger olive farm equate to better olive oil? The answer, rooted in our centuries-old traditions and commitment to quality, is nuanced....

Taking on Goliath - Small Farms vs. Big Farms

• 5 minute read

Is Bigger Better in Olive Oil Farming? Does a larger olive farm equate to better olive oil? The answer, rooted in our centuries-old traditions and commitment to quality, is nuanced....

A short History of Culinary Fats in the British Isles

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...

Summer in Messinia

Summer in Messinia

What it feels like to spend summer in Messinia, where we grow our olive trees.

Summer in Messinia

• 2 minute read

What it feels like to spend summer in Messinia, where we grow our olive trees.

"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?

Unveiling the Power of Polyphenols in Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Enhanced Health

Unveiling the Power of Polyphenols in Extra Vir...

Polyphenols = antioxidants.  Good olive oil contains 35+ different types of them and each one helps our body in a different way.  Some of these antioxidants are unique to olive...

Unveiling the Power of Polyphenols in Extra Vir...

• 3 minute read

Polyphenols = antioxidants.  Good olive oil contains 35+ different types of them and each one helps our body in a different way.  Some of these antioxidants are unique to olive...