The Process

The Olive Oil Crafting Process

01 Cultivating Excellence in Newcastle's Grove

Our journey begins in the rolling hills of Newcastle, CA, where the ideal Mediterranean-like climate and nutrient-rich soil create the perfect conditions for cultivating world-class olives. We use sustainable farming practices to nurture our trees, ensuring each harvest meets the highest standards of quality.

02 Handpicking at Peak Ripeness

Timing is everything in olive oil production. Our olives are carefully handpicked at their peak ripeness, ensuring the freshest and most flavorful oil. This hands-on approach, perfected here in Newcastle, is what sets us apart as leaders in the olive oil industry.

03 Harvested and cold‑pressed within 24 hours in Newcastle, CA

Our olives are handpicked at peak ripeness in our Newcastle, California grove and transported straight to our local mill. Within 24 hours of harvest, olives are cold‑pressed to lock in nutrients, antioxidants, and that bright, bold flavor that makes Stock Family Orchard olive oil stand out.

04 Natural Settling for Pure Perfection

Once pressed, the oil undergoes a natural settling process to remove impurities without chemicals. This ensures every bottle of Stock Family Orchard olive oil is as pure and authentic as the Newcastle land it comes from.

05 Bottling the Newcastle Difference

Our olive oil is bottled in dark, UV-protected glass containers to maintain its freshness and flavor. Sealed with care, every bottle reflects the passion and dedication of Newcastle’s premier olive oil producers.