Our Story
You deserve to know where your food comes from. When you buy Ternero Olive Oil, you're buying directly from the farmers who grew it, harvested it, and pressed it. Our early-harvest olives are cold-pressed to produce a vibrant, peppery oil rich in polyphenols—delivering exceptional flavor, quality, and health benefits in every drop.
Family-Grown Olive Oil from Lincoln, California & Estepa,Spain
Why We Are Different
Our olives are hand-picked right here in California and milled within 24 hours of harvest to lock in freshness and flavor. We follow some of the strictest standards in the world to produce true extra virgin olive oil. This is the kind of oil doctors are referring to when they recommend a tablespoon a day—real, fresh, and full of natural benefits.
A Real Family Business
While much of our work happens behind the scenes, we stay closely connected to everything we do. From the orchard to our customers, it's truly a family effort. Felipe Ternero is a third-generation farmer from Estepa, Spain, and today our twins, Nico and Bella, proudly carry on the tradition as the fourth generation. We split our time between California and Spain, caring for our orchards year-round. Sometimes we are all out in the orchard and sometimes, we are all trying to make sure things run smoothly behind the scenes. Whether you're a restaurant, organizing a fundraiser, stocking our oil, or planning a special event, we're here to help every step of the way. Lisa Ternero-
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Olive Oils
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Crushed Flavored Olive Oils
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Customer Favorites
Our most popular products at the orchard and farmers markets
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Gourmet Herb Blend
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Ternero Dark Cherry Balsamic Vinegar
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California, 2025 Fall Harvest, Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Estate Blend, Arbequina/Picual- Robust- 500 ml
Regular price $30.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $30.00 USD
Why Our Olive Oil Is Different
Why is our olive oil different?
Because we do the work.
We farm the land.
We spread natural manure to nourish the soil.
We hang fly traps to protect every olive.
We fight the weather—good years and bad.
We irrigate, fix what breaks, and prune every tree by hand to let in sunlight and air.
This isn’t factory-made oil.
This is olive oil grown by farmers—every step of the way.
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Matters
Real extra virgin olive oil isn’t just for flavor—it’s for your health.
Rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, it supports heart health, reduces inflammation, and fuels your body the way nature intended.
Ours is cold-pressed from fresh, family-grown olives at peak harvest for maximum polyphenols.
No blends. No shortcuts. Just oil straight from the farmer.

