Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils

At Havasu Olive & Garlic Company, we’re proud to offer an extensive selection of Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils sourced through the internationally recognized Veronica Foods Ultra Premium (UP) Standard—a rigorous quality program that emphasizes freshness, authenticity, chemistry, and exceptional flavor.

Unlike many mass-produced grocery store olive oils, our oils are selected for their outstanding quality and undergo extensive laboratory testing to verify they meet the strict requirements of the Ultra Premium Standard. The result is exceptionally fresh olive oil with vibrant flavor, naturally occurring antioxidants, and remarkable culinary performance.

Freshness Matters

Freshness is one of the most important factors in producing exceptional Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Unlike wine, olive oil does not improve with age. Its flavor, aroma, and nutritional benefits are at their peak when the oil is fresh.

Because olive harvests occur at different times throughout the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, we continuously rotate our inventory to feature current harvest oils year-round. This unique sourcing program allows us to offer some of the freshest olive oils available instead of oils that may have spent months—or even years—in warehouses or on store shelves.

Our olive oils are sourced from premier olive-growing regions around the world, including Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Chile, Australia, Argentina, California, Tunisia, South Africa, and other renowned growing regions as each new harvest becomes available.

What Makes Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Different?

Not all Extra Virgin Olive Oils are created equal.

To qualify for the Veronica Foods Ultra Premium (UP) Standard, every olive oil must meet rigorous quality specifications that go well beyond the minimum international requirements for Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Our Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils are selected for their:

• Exceptionally low free fatty acidity
• High levels of naturally occurring polyphenols and antioxidants
• Outstanding freshness and stability
• Superior aroma and flavor
• Strict laboratory testing for purity and quality

Many of our early harvest olive oils are naturally rich in polyphenols—powerful plant compounds that contribute to the peppery finish found in many premium olive oils and are associated with many of the health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Cold Extracted for Exceptional Quality

Our Extra Virgin Olive Oils are cold extracted without excessive heat, helping preserve the delicate aromas, vibrant flavors, antioxidants, and beneficial compounds naturally found in fresh olives.

Each olive variety, growing region, and harvest produces its own unique flavor profile. Some oils are delicate and buttery, while others are fruity, grassy, herbaceous, or beautifully robust with a pleasant peppery finish. There is truly an olive oil for every palate and every style of cooking.

Olive Oil Color Doesn’t Determine Quality

Many people believe greener olive oil is always better, but color alone is not an indicator of quality.

The color of olive oil is influenced primarily by the olive variety and the natural chlorophyll content of the fruit at harvest. Some exceptional olive oils are brilliantly green, while others display beautiful golden hues. Flavor, freshness, chemistry, and laboratory testing—not color—are what determine a truly premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Storing Your Olive Oil

To maintain peak freshness, store your olive oil in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat.

We exclusively bottle our olive oils in dark glass bottles to help protect them from light exposure, preserving their flavor, aroma, and overall quality. For the best culinary experience, we recommend enjoying your olive oil while it is fresh.

Experience the Difference

The best way to appreciate the quality of Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil is to taste it.

Visit our tasting bar in Lake Havasu City, where you can sample more than 70 Ultra Premium Olive Oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and specialty oils and vinegars before making your selection. Our knowledgeable team is always happy to answer questions, explain flavor profiles, recommend pairings, and help you find the perfect olive oil for your kitchen.

Whether you’re dipping fresh bread, creating homemade vinaigrettes, roasting vegetables, grilling meats, finishing pasta, or elevating your favorite family recipes, our Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils bring exceptional flavor to every meal.

We invite you to visit Havasu Olive & Garlic Company and discover the difference that truly fresh, Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil can make.