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The Latest CFIA Olive Oil Warning is “Nuts”—and Here’s Why
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning customers that their olive oil might not be what they think it is—and that a poor European harvest could result in serious illness. While we often hear stories about ‘fake’ extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), major Canadian...
EVOO: Is One Enough for Your Kitchen?
by Catherine Kenwell At Olive Oil Co, we will often ask you, “What types of food do you like to eat?” Yes, we’re curious—hey, we like to eat too—but by better understanding your palate preferences, we can help you choose the best extra-virgin olive oil pairings for...
Olive Us Make Eating Healthy a Priority
By Catherine Kenwell It’s the end of holiday season, and suddenly we realize we overindulged with rich foods, alcohol, copious amounts of sugar and fat...so how do we move forward with healthy choices when January 1 rolls around? Stats show that the world’s most...
A Week ‘til Christmas?! Slow Down, There’s a Week ‘til Christmas
By Catherine Kenwell We know…there’s only a week, which adds up to about 44 shopping hours in our Barrie stores (more in our Newmarket location). So you need to shop! Shop for people you don’t know well…for in-laws, out-laws, siblings and friends…for foodies and...
EVOO: Is One Enough for Your Kitchen?
By Catherine Kenwell At Olive Oil Co, Barrie and Newmarket we will often ask you, “What types of food do you like to eat?” Yes, we’re curious—hey, we like to eat too—but by better understanding your palate preferences, we can help you choose the best extra-virgin...
Buying the Perfect Gift for Food Lovers
By Catherine Kenwell Many folks come into Olive Oil Co in Barrie and Newmarket with a great idea—to buy the perfect gift for someone who loves to cook. Often, they don’t know where to start—especially if they’ve never visited us before. We love to be able to help by...
