# \#harvest-date

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## [What Makes an Excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Let’s Compare Notes](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/what-makes-an-excellent-extra-virgin-olive-oil-let-s-compare-notes/12)

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**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/what-makes-an-excellent-extra-virgin-olive-oil-let-s-compare-notes/12 "2025-12-20T14:33:00Z")

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What Makes an Excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Let’s Compare Notes Hey all, I’m Luca, lifelong fan of extra virgin olive oil, part-time taster, and someone who’s spent way too much time sniffing, swirling, and dipping …

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## [“Best Before” vs. “Harvest Date”: The One Label Detail That Actually Tells the Truth](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/best-before-vs-harvest-date-the-one-label-detail-that-actually-tells-the-truth/111)

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**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\
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**Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 12:52am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/best-before-vs-harvest-date-the-one-label-detail-that-actually-tells-the-truth/111 "2025-05-23T00:52:39Z")

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There’s one tiny line on the olive oil label that can completely change how you shop—but most people don’t even notice it. I’m talking about the harvest date. Not the “best before” date. Not the bottling date. The actua…

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## [Buying Olive Oil in Bulk: Smart Strategy or Shelf-Life Sabotage?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/buying-olive-oil-in-bulk-smart-strategy-or-shelf-life-sabotage/91)

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**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\
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**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/buying-olive-oil-in-bulk-smart-strategy-or-shelf-life-sabotage/91 "2025-05-12T01:52:52Z")

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Luca here… and I’ve got a big topic to crack open today… Buying olive oil in bulk. I get why it’s tempting. Lower price per liter, fewer shopping trips, and if you’ve found a real, fresh EVOO you trust — why not stock …