# Producers & Regions **URL:** https://community.oliveoilchat.com/c/producers-regions/6.md [Latest](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Producers & Regions category](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/about-the-producers-regions-category/13)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/about-the-producers-regions-category/13 "2025-04-15T00:21:34Z")
Talk about your favorite farms, producers, and olive-growing regions around the world. --- ## [Uscany, Kalamata, Jaén… or Beyond? Let’s Talk Regional EVOO Styles 🌍](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/uscany-kalamata-jaen-or-beyond-let-s-talk-regional-evoo-styles/25)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 4:04am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/uscany-kalamata-jaen-or-beyond-let-s-talk-regional-evoo-styles/25 "2026-02-20T04:04:28Z")
Hey EVOO friends, One of the things that keeps me hooked on olive oil after all these years is how dramatically it changes depending on where it’s made. So let’s kick off a deeper conversation in this Producers & Regio… --- ## [Why Lebanon Deserves a Spot in the EVOO Conversation](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-lebanon-deserves-a-spot-in-the-evoo-conversation/97)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-lebanon-deserves-a-spot-in-the-evoo-conversation/97 "2026-01-30T03:47:06Z")
Let’s go off the beaten path a little. We often talk about Mediterranean olive oil like it’s only produced in Spain, Italy, or Greece. But Lebanon? It’s got some of the oldest olive trees on Earth—and its EVOO is finall… --- ## [Portugal’s Olive Oil Renaissance: Why This Country Deserves Your Attention](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/portugal-s-olive-oil-renaissance-why-this-country-deserves-your-attention/96)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 6:34am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/portugal-s-olive-oil-renaissance-why-this-country-deserves-your-attention/96 "2026-01-12T06:34:24Z")
Hey friends, When people talk about high-quality olive oil, most minds jump straight to Italy, Spain, or Greece. But let me tell you—Portugal is having a serious EVOO moment, and if you’re sleeping on it, now’s the time… --- ## [Jordan’s Liquid Gold: The Heart of the Levantine EVOO Revival](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/jordan-s-liquid-gold-the-heart-of-the-levantine-evoo-revival/137)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/jordan-s-liquid-gold-the-heart-of-the-levantine-evoo-revival/137 "2025-12-25T00:41:46Z")
When people talk about the great olive oil regions of the world, they usually stop at Spain, Italy, and Greece. Some might venture as far as Tunisia or California. But nestled quietly in the Levant, Jordan is producing e… --- ## [Pompeian vs. Real Italian EVOO — What’s the Difference (and Does It Matter?)](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/pompeian-vs-real-italian-evoo-what-s-the-difference-and-does-it-matter/166)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 6:48am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/pompeian-vs-real-italian-evoo-what-s-the-difference-and-does-it-matter/166 "2025-12-15T06:48:42Z")
Let’s talk about a bottle you’ve probably seen on grocery store shelves from coast to coast: Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It’s marketed as Mediterranean, sometimes even giving off a vaguely “Italian” impression. But … --- ## [From Olive to Oil: The Full Journey of How Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Made](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/from-olive-to-oil-the-full-journey-of-how-real-extra-virgin-olive-oil-is-made/168)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/from-olive-to-oil-the-full-journey-of-how-real-extra-virgin-olive-oil-is-made/168 "2025-12-06T20:56:25Z")
You’ve probably drizzled it on your salad, sautéed your veggies in it, maybe even taken a spoonful straight—but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually takes to make true extra virgin olive oil? I’m not tal… --- ## [Chile Is Coming: How South America’s Quiet Contender Is Raising the EVOO Bar](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/chile-is-coming-how-south-america-s-quiet-contender-is-raising-the-evoo-bar/138)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 12:53am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/chile-is-coming-how-south-america-s-quiet-contender-is-raising-the-evoo-bar/138 "2025-05-30T00:53:09Z")
If there’s one country quietly climbing the olive oil ladder while everyone else is distracted by Europe and the Mediterranean, it’s Chile. Yes, Chile—land of Carménère, Patagonia, and now, some of the most promising ext… --- ## [Hungary’s Unexpected Olive Oil Boom: What Happens When the Climate Moves North?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/hungary-s-unexpected-olive-oil-boom-what-happens-when-the-climate-moves-north/136)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/hungary-s-unexpected-olive-oil-boom-what-happens-when-the-climate-moves-north/136 "2025-05-30T00:29:03Z")
Something strange—and oddly exciting—is happening in Hungary. No, this isn’t a wine story (though Hungary’s no stranger to vineyards). It’s about olives, and yes, I’m talking about olive oil production. Hungary, of all p… --- ## [The Taste of Place: How Olives Around the World Tell Different Stories](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-taste-of-place-how-olives-around-the-world-tell-different-stories/121)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 5:09am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-taste-of-place-how-olives-around-the-world-tell-different-stories/121 "2025-05-22T05:09:06Z")
Let me tell you something that blew my mind when I first started tasting extra virgin olive oils seriously — not just supermarket stuff, I mean the real deal: the olive itself is only part of the flavor. The other half? … --- ## [How Many Olive Varieties Are There? Inside the World’s Most Iconic Cultivars](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/how-many-olive-varieties-are-there-inside-the-world-s-most-iconic-cultivars/119)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:43am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/how-many-olive-varieties-are-there-inside-the-world-s-most-iconic-cultivars/119 "2025-05-22T03:43:53Z")
Let me tell you something that might surprise you: there are more than 1,000 different olive varieties cultivated around the world. Think about that. Over a thousand unique cultivars — each with its own flavor fingerprin… --- ## [Northern vs. Southern Italy: Not All Italian EVOO Is Created Equal](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/northern-vs-southern-italy-not-all-italian-evoo-is-created-equal/98)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/northern-vs-southern-italy-not-all-italian-evoo-is-created-equal/98 "2025-05-14T01:09:07Z")
We all love a good Italian olive oil. But here’s a truth bomb: “Italian” EVOO is not one-size-fits-all. Depending on where it’s grown—Northern vs. Southern Italy—you’re getting a completely different oil in flavor, chem… --- ## [California Dreaming: Can the Golden State Compete with the Old World?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/california-dreaming-can-the-golden-state-compete-with-the-old-world/88)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 12:52am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/california-dreaming-can-the-golden-state-compete-with-the-old-world/88 "2025-05-12T00:52:35Z")
Let’s bring it stateside for a minute. California’s olive oil scene has matured dramatically—and if you haven’t tried a real Californian EVOO lately, it might surprise you. A Climate Made for Olives California’s central… --- ## [From Crete with Love: What Sets Cretan Olive Oil Apart](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/from-crete-with-love-what-sets-cretan-olive-oil-apart/87)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/from-crete-with-love-what-sets-cretan-olive-oil-apart/87 "2025-05-12T00:41:13Z")
If you know Greek olive oil, you probably know Kalamata—but let me introduce you to Crete, the island that’s arguably Greece’s true olive oil heartland. A Deep, Delicious History Crete has been producing olive oil for o… --- ## [Meet Tunisia: The Quiet Giant of Olive Oil Production](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/meet-tunisia-the-quiet-giant-of-olive-oil-production/86)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/meet-tunisia-the-quiet-giant-of-olive-oil-production/86 "2025-05-11T20:20:03Z")
Friends, Let’s talk about a country that doesn’t get nearly enough love in the EVOO world: Tunisia. Did you know it’s consistently among the top four olive oil producers globally? Yet most people don’t even know Tunisi… --- ## [Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Australian EVOO](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-you-shouldn-t-overlook-australian-evoo/57)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 5:49am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-you-shouldn-t-overlook-australian-evoo/57 "2025-05-05T05:49:28Z")
It’s time we gave this underdog some real love. Alright amici, gather round. We always talk about Italy, Spain, Greece—rightfully so, of course—but every now and then, something quietly special comes out of left field. … --- ## [The Overlooked Excellence of Turkish Olive Oil](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-overlooked-excellence-of-turkish-olive-oil/53)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 5:42am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-overlooked-excellence-of-turkish-olive-oil/53 "2025-04-30T05:42:11Z")
When we talk about olive oil, names like Italy, Spain, and Greece often dominate the conversation. But there’s a quiet powerhouse in the Mediterranean that deserves far more attention: Turkey. A Global Leader in Olive O…