Lodestar Extra Virgin Olive Oil is pressed from Mission Olives, the traditional olive of California. The Johansson Family has been cultivating their 80-acre orchard in Oroville, Calif. since 1993. Lodestar Farms is ideally located in a Mediterranean-like climate -- perfect for growing olives. The farm is surrounded by an agricultural community that is committed to farming and preserving the land in a region of Northern California that has been growing olives for more than 100 years.

Lodestar Olive Oil has distinguished itself as the leader in producing a late-harvested Mission Olive Oil, and is dedicated to producing an oil that exemplifies the true taste of California.

Lodestar Olive Oil Product Line:

Lodestar Traditional Late-Harvest: A provincial olive oil. Olives cultivated for Lodestar Traditional Late-Harvest are harvested and pressed later in the season to create an oil with a more buttery flavor. Its taste is unique to California and signature to the Oroville region's Mission Olives. Purchase

Lodestar Lemon Olive Oil: Produced by pressing Lodestar's Mission Olives with a blend of California-grown Eureka and Meyer Lemons from Ojai, Calif. Located in the hills above Santa Barbara, the lemons for Lodestar Lemon Olive Oil are grown in an area that is as well known for its lemons as Oroville is for Mission Olives. Lodestar Lemon Olive Oil is the only California Olive Oil that highlights two California family farms. An excellent complement to fish, poultry and vegetable dishes. Purchase

Lodestar Balsamic Herb Dipping Oil: The finest California olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a special blend of garlic and herbs are combined to produce this flavorful delight. Dip your favorite bread and enjoy the rich flavors, use as a marinade on fish, chicken or beef or as a hearty vinegarette. Purchase

Lodestar Farms is a proud member of the California Olive Oil Council, a self-regulating co-op of California olive oil producers committed to upholding international agreements regulating olive oil production and labeling.

The California Olive Oil Council (COOC) certifies Lodestar Olive Oil as "Extra Virgin." The Seal of the COOC ensures consumers that the quality and taste of this olive oil meet International "Extra Virgin" standards.

Lodestar Olive Oil Awards and Recognition:

2005 People's Choice "Liquid Gold Award," Sonoma Olive Festival

2004 People's Choice "Liquid Gold Award,"Sonoma Olive Festival

2004 Silver Medal "Late-Harvest Mission Olive Oil,"Los Angeles County Fair*

2004 Silver Medal "Flavored Oils -Lemon Oil," Los Angeles County Fair

2003 Silver Medal "Late-Harvest Mission Olive Oil," Los Angeles County Fair

2003 Silver Medal "Flavored Oils -Lemon Oil" Los Angeles County Fair

2002 Gold Medal, "Late-Harvest Mission Olive Oil," Los Angeles County Fair

2002 Gold Medal, "Packaging and Design," Los Angeles County Fair

*Los Angeles County Fair "Oils of the World" Competition is the most prestigious olive oil judging in the United States. Lodestar Farms is the proud recipient of the medals listed above.

Lodestar Olive Oil is available at local gourmet food stores and now online.