Old World Olive Co.

09/17/2026

🍞 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! 🍞

There’s still time to join us this Sunday, September 20th for our hands-on Sourdough Class with Adams Acres Farm at our Rockford location!

Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or looking to improve your baking skills, Teresa will walk you through everything you need to know, from creating and caring for your starter to understanding long fermentation and baking your own loaf at home.

✨ You’ll take home:
• Your own crafted loaf to bake at home
• A 150-year-old San Francisco sourdough starter
• Recipes + a complete starter care guide
• Tips and knowledge to keep your sourdough journey going

📅 Sunday, September 20
🕒 3–5 PM
📍 Old World Olive Co. | Rockford
💲 $65 per person

We have just a few spots left and would love to fill the class! If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time to grab your spot. 🍞 Head to theoldworldoliveco.com/events to sign up!

09/15/2026

WE ARE HIRING

Since 2009, Old World Olive Co. has been more than a retail store—we’re a culinary destination dedicated to extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and the traditions that bring people together around the table.

We’re hiring a Retail Store Manager who is passionate about leadership, hospitality, specialty food, and creating memorable experiences for our guests!

The Details:

Role: Retail Store Manager (Hands-on Leadership)

Hours: 25–30 hours/week

Availability: Weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings required

Key Focus: Team coaching, customer relationships, store operations, and driving sales growth

If you lead by example and love making a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to the Old World Olive Co. family.

How to Apply:
Contact Lisa Millard directly to submit your application or ask questions:
📧 [email protected]
📞 616.272.1320
🌐 www.theoldworldoliveco.com

09/15/2026

🫐🌿 September Flavors of the Month: Blackberry Ginger Balsamic + Gremolata Olive Oil ✨

Enjoy $1 off 375ml bottles of both flavors all month long!

Sweet, savory, vibrant, and full of character, this month's pairing brings together the rich flavor of ripe blackberries with the bright, herbaceous notes of classic gremolata.

Our Blackberry Ginger Balsamic is smooth, tangy, and bursting with juicy blackberry flavor, balanced by a warm hint of fresh ginger. Paired with our Gremolata Olive Oil—bright and herbaceous with notes of lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs—this duo creates an incredibly versatile combination that adds depth and freshness to everything from fall salads to roasted vegetables and grilled favorites.

✨ Whisk them together for a bold, savory-sweet vinaigrette that instantly elevates your favorite dishes.

Culinary inspo:
– Drizzle over arugula with goat cheese, fresh blackberries, toasted walnuts, and shaved Parmesan
– Brush onto grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, or salmon for a sweet and savory glaze
– Toss with roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or delicata squash
– Drizzle over burrata or fresh mozzarella with figs and fresh herbs
– Use as a finishing drizzle over grilled steak or roasted vegetables
– Add to a grain bowl with farro, roasted squash, greens, and goat cheese
– Drizzle over roasted pears or apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon
– Whisk into a marinade for chicken or pork for an extra layer of flavor

Bold, bright, and perfectly balanced—your September kitchen upgrade has arrived. 🫐🌿✨

09/15/2026

What an incredible few evenings going behind the bottle with our friends and guests in Grand Rapids and Plymouth. 🫒🇬🇷

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our special olive oil experience with our 5th-generation Greek producer partners, recognized among the top olive oil producers in the world. We loved sharing the story behind exceptional extra virgin olive oil, from the groves and harvest to milling, testing and tasting.

Guests had the opportunity to sample incredible Kalamata olive oil straight from the source, learn how variety, harvest timing and production shape the flavor of EVOO, and hear generations of knowledge and tradition directly from the producers themselves.

We also shared an exciting and incredibly rare opportunity to travel to their family estate in Greece during olive harvest season, experience the groves firsthand, follow the olives from tree to mill, and taste freshly pressed olive oil right at the source. 🇬🇷

And if you missed the event, there’s still plenty to discover. Our new collection of monovarietal olive oils is now available at Old World Olive Co., each offering a unique expression of the olive variety and the land it comes from.

Stop in, taste for yourself, and discover what makes exceptional EVOO truly exceptional. 🫒

09/11/2026

🍂 FALL COOKING CLASSES ARE HERE! 🍎

We have a delicious lineup of cooking and baking classes coming to Old World Olive Co. this fall! From cozy seasonal favorites and Mexican-inspired dishes to sourdough and homemade apple pie, there’s something for every kind of home cook. 👩‍🍳✨

📍 ROCKFORD
🍞 Sourdough Class with Adams Acres
September 20 | 3–5 PM | $65
Learn the art of sourdough, take home your own loaf to bake, and receive a piece of a 150-year-old San Francisco sourdough starter!

📍 PLYMOUTH
🍎 Fall Favorites Cooking Demo with Mary Spencer
September 15 | 6 PM | $60
Five delicious fall-inspired courses, including roasted butternut squash & apple bruschetta, honey mustard chicken, cauliflower gratin, and apple cake.

🌮 Hands-On Mexican Night with Mary Spencer
September 22 | 6 PM | $70
Make homemade flour tortillas, create your own tortilla bowl, and learn how to pair olive oils and vinegars for a flavorful filling.

🍞 Sourdough Workshop with Kim’s Cooking Creations
October 3 | 6 PM | $60
Learn the essentials of sourdough, receive your own starter, and leave ready to continue your baking journey at home.

🍎 Dutch Apple Pie Crumble with Balsamic Glaze Filling
October 24 | 6 PM | $80
Create your own 9-inch Dutch apple pie from scratch with a delicious crumble topping and a rich dark balsamic twist!

✨ Several classes also include special event discounts and chances to win an Old World Olive Co. gift card!

Seats are limited, so don’t wait to reserve your spot. Gather your friends and join us for a delicious fall season in the kitchen! 🍂🫒 Head to theoldworldoliveco.com under events to sign up.

09/04/2026

Join us September 20th in Rockford for a hands-on Sourdough Class with Adams Acres Farm. You’ll learn the basics of sourdough, how to care for your starter, the secrets of long fermentation, and how to make your own loaf at home.

Plus, you’ll take home a piece of 150-year-old San Francisco sourdough starter, along with recipes and a complete care guide. 🤎

📅 September 20th
⏰ 3–5 PM
📍 Old World Olive Co. — Rockford
💰 $65 per person

Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or looking to perfect your technique, this class is for you!

Spots are limited—reserve yours through the link in our bio!

09/01/2026

🍂 Fall is full of flavor at Old World Olive Co. Plymouth! 🍂

We have four delicious upcoming events you won’t want to miss—from hands-on cooking and baking classes to cozy seasonal favorites!

🌟 Fall Favorites Cooking Demo with Mary Spencer
📅 Tuesday, September 15
🕕 Seating at 5:45 PM | Demo begins at 6:00 PM
Enjoy five delicious fall-inspired courses, cooking tips, and plenty of seasonal flavor!

🌮 Hands-On Mexican Night with Mary Spencer
📅 Tuesday, September 22
🕕 Seating at 5:45 PM | Class begins at 6:00 PM
Learn to make homemade flour tortillas, create your own tortilla bowl, and explore delicious olive oil and vinegar pairings!

🍞 Sourdough Workshop with Kim’s Cooking Creations
📅 Saturday, October 3
🕕 6:00 PM
Dive into the art of sourdough and leave with the knowledge, confidence, and starter you need to continue baking at home!

🥧 Dutch Apple Pie Crumble Hands-On Class with Kim
📅 Saturday, October 24
🕕 Seating at 5:45 PM | Class begins at 6:00 PM
Create your own 9-inch Dutch apple pie from scratch and learn how to add a delicious balsamic twist to this fall favorite!

✨ Spots are limited, so grab your friends and reserve your seats today! Visit our website to learn more and sign up for your favorite class.

📍 Old World Olive Co. Plymouth | 472 Forest Ave.

08/31/2026

We’re so excited to share that our owner, Shasta, recently joined WOOD TV to talk all things olive oil! 🫒✨

From the many ways you can use olive oil in your everyday cooking to the story behind our rare, highly medicinal olive oils, Shasta shared why not all olive oils are created equal — and why knowing where your oil comes from matters.

And now, you have TWO opportunities to experience these incredible oils for yourself — alongside the 5th-generation Greek families who actually grow and harvest them. 🇬🇷🫒

Join us for an exclusive tasting and harvest experience where you’ll taste exceptional Greek olive oils, learn directly from the families behind them, and discover what makes these oils so special.

📍 DOWNTOWN MARKET GRAND RAPIDS
435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Friday, September 11
Doors open at 5:30 PM for light appetizers from Field & Fire + Sav Sav. W**e available for purchase.
Presentation & tasting: 6:00–8:00 PM

📍 PLYMOUTH
472 Forest Ave, Plymouth, MI 48170
Saturday, September 12
7:00–9:00 PM

🎟️ Space is limited — don’t miss your chance to taste these extraordinary oils and meet the families who have been producing them for generations!

Watch Shasta’s WOOD TV segment, then come taste the difference for yourself. 🫒💚

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