California Olive Oil Council (COOC)

06/02/2026

Starting to see baby olives appearing on our trees! 🌿🫒

Every olive starts out green, forming shortly after the trees bloom in spring. Over the coming months, warm sunny days and cool nights help the fruit mature and develop the flavor compounds and oil that make great extra virgin olive oil possible. ☀️✨

05/29/2026

☀️ Continuing our celebration of the 2026 COOC Competition winners! 🫒🏅

Today, we’re recognizing our incredible Gold Medal Winners — producers whose extra virgin olive oils stood out for their exceptional quality, balance, and flavor.

Your dedication to craftsmanship and excellence continues to elevate the standard for premium EVOO, and we’re proud to celebrate your achievements. 👏

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Gold Medal recipients! 🌿✨

Birch Creek Olive Orchards ~ Italian Blend
lazy mule olive ~ Arbequina
Wild Groves ~ Ascolano
Wild Groves ~ Manzanillo
Rosenthal Olive Ranch ~ Arbosana
High Top Ranch ~ Mare Mediterraneum Blend
Cobram Estate ~ Cobram Estate Coratina
Gold Ridge Organic Farms ~ Picholine Blend
Gold Ridge Organic Farms ~ Minerva Blend
Council Oak Farm ~ Council Oak Farm

05/28/2026

☀️ As we kick off the first unofficial week of summer, we want to once again congratulate our 2026 COOC Competition winners! 🫒🏆

This year’s competition showcased exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to producing California extra virgin olive oil. Congratulations to all who participated — and a special spotlight on our top honors:

✨ Best in Show
Birch Creek Olive Orchards — Estate Blend

🏅 Best in Class — Blend
Birch Creek Olive Orchards — Estate Blend

🏅 Best in Class — Single Variety
Rosenthal Olive Ranch — Koroneiki

Thank you for continuing to raise the bar for excellence in EVOO. Here’s to a flavorful summer ahead! 🌿☀️

05/22/2026

Honored to see COOC quoted in Tasting Table on the importance of extra virgin olive oil labeling and transparency. Quality matters — from grove to bottle. 🫒✨

Read more at

Like many foods, olive oil is subject to strict regulations as to what it can and can't be called. Here's what you should look for.

04/16/2026

Sharing a event we’re excited about! 🌿💜

The Paso Robles Olive & Lavender Festival is a vibrant celebration of local flavor, artisan goods, and exceptional extra virgin olive oil—set in the heart of California’s Central Coast wine country.

Some of our amazing COOC members are sponsoring the event: Baker Wine & Grape Analysis, , ,

Be sure to stop by, say hello, and enjoy a delicious olive oil tasting!

📍 Paso Robles City Park
📅 May 9 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission

Learn more: https://pasoroblesdowntown.org/

If you’re nearby, this is one you won’t want to miss!

03/17/2026

A big thank you to our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors for supporting The Olive Oil Conference this week at theA big thank you to our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors for supporting The Olive Oil Conference this week at the Hilton Stockton!

Your support helps bring this event to life—connecting growers, producers, and industry leaders to share knowledge, innovation, and a passion for exceptional olive oil.

✨ Our Gold Sponsors:
Englehardt Ag Services

Kennedy Ranch


✨ Our Silver Sponsors:
Agromillora Grouppacking
Modern Olives



✨ Our Bronze Sponsors:

Applied Sensory
Baker Wine and Grape Analysis

Custom Label


GEA Engineering

Herti

MPI Label Systems





The Mill

We truly appreciate your partnership and the role you play in strengthening and growing the olive oil community. 🌿

03/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Platinum Sponsors for supporting The Olive Oil Conference at the Hilton Stockton | March 18–20! 🌿🫒

Your leadership and commitment to the olive oil industry help make this event possible—bringing together growers, producers, and experts to share knowledge, innovation, and passion for quality olive oil.

✨ Our Platinum Sponsors:

Bennett.llc




We’re grateful for your partnership and proud to have you as key supporters of this year’s conference. Thank you for helping drive the future of olive oil! 🌿

02/11/2026

🎉 SOLD OUT! 🎉

The 2026 Olive Oil Conference is officially at capacity — thank you to everyone who registered! A huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible. Your support means the world. 💚🫒

01/28/2026

Tickets for the 2026 Olive Oil Conference are now open to the public- Scan QR code to register - just a few left!

01/23/2026

🎉 The 2026 COOC Olive Oil Competition 🫒
Showcase the quality of your EVOO. 🏆

🗓️ Submission Deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026
📍 Awards Announced: March 18–20 at the Olive Oil Conference in Stockton, CA

🔬 Eligibility:

Open to current COOC Members only

Oils must be COOC Seal Certified from the 2025 Harvest

Extra Virgin Olive Oil only

Max of 100 oils accepted — don’t wait!

Interested in joining the COOC to enter?
📧 Contact [email protected]
for membership info.

Enter online + get full details at [insert link or “link in bio”]