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This Never Gets Boring
This business never gets boring. With some new products to chose from, we are almost prepared to say move over Tuscan Herb and Sicilian Lemon and make way for a new pairing with Sweet Basil Olive Oil and Watermelon Rose Balsamic. YUM! How about Grilled Lemon and...
Always Learning
Hi loyal customers! Barrie Olive Oil will be closing at 3 pm on Tuesday January 24 for an important staff training and leadership session. We are getting some new products and we need to learn all about them! Yay!! We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We are...
It’s Contest Time!
We're giving away THREE $50 Barrie Olive Oil Gift Certificates on December 15, 2016. Visit one of our THREE store locations (Downtown - 51 Collier Street; South - 31 Commerce Park; Georgian Mall - Lower Level) and receive one entry ballot. No purchase necessary....
Pour Your Heart Out
While we often talk in the stores about using the oils and vinegars sparingly, when it comes to Extra Virgin Olive Oil don’t be afraid to indulge. In fact, there should be a puddle at the bottom of your plate or dish when you have finished your food. And bread is...
Race to the Bottom
How long should I keep extra virgin olive oil? Here’s the thing: In North America we consume an average of 1 litre of EVOO per year. In the UK that number is 2 litres, in Italy and Spain it’s 12 and in Greece they consume an average of 25 litres of olive oil...
Only the Best
Barrie Olive Oil Co.: Fresh, pure extra virgin oils of the highest standard At the Barrie Olive Oil Co. we use the alternating harvest seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres to access the most recent olive crushes, allowing us to offer the freshest juice...
