Celebrating the Health and
Versatility of Olive Oil

Welcome to About Olive Oil, brought to you by the North American Olive Oil Association. At the NAOOA, we celebrate the health and versatility of all types of olive oil for all consumers in North America. Over thousands of years, olive oil has been a subject of passion and intrigue and has even played a leading role in classic American movies! About Olive Oil will guide you through the facts relating to the olive oil world today, pure and simple.

If you’ve wondered about olive oil basics, you’re in the right place for answers. Start inOlive Oil World to learn the types and varieties, where they come from and who uses them. Using Olive Oil will help you decide which type best fits your needs as well as tips for purchasing and caring for your olive oil to keep it at its best. When you’re ready to up your game, head to Olive Oil Resources for learning materials, videos, recipes and other links to the growing universe of olive oil resources that exist today. Finally, check back frequently for links to the ongoing health research related to olive oil or to find great recipes and inspiration! Our Inspiration area includes a royalty-free image library for use by media, retailers or anyone passionate about olive oil.