Long before olive oil became a global product, it was simply part of everyday life in rural Mediterranean villages.In places like Montenegro, Italy, Greece and Spain, olive trees weren’t “products” — they were part of the family, often passed down from one generation to the next. Today, many small producers still follow these traditional farming […]
The Mediterranean diet is often considered one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world — and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of its most important components.But is it really as healthy as people say, or is it just another food trend? Let’s take a look at five science-backed benefits of extra virgin
Most people buy a bottle of olive oil, place it on the kitchen counter, and only think about how it tastes.But in reality, how you store olive oil can dramatically affect its flavor, freshness and even its health benefits. Extra virgin olive oil is a natural product — and like any natural food, it can
When buying olive oil, we’re often faced with confusing labels: “cold-pressed”, “refined”, “pure”, “light”… But not all olive oils are the same — and understanding the difference can completely change how you use it and how much benefit you actually get from it. In this guide, we’ll explain in simple terms what cold-pressed and refined
When people talk about the world’s best olive oil, the same names always come up: Italy, Greece, Spain… but a quiet, coastal corner of the Adriatic is beginning to draw attention. Montenegro — specifically the Valdanos and Ulcinj region — is one of the last untouched territories where olive oil is still produced slowly, naturally,
