Our customers know that the Produce Department is the foundation of our stores, which goes all the way back to our beginnings in 1988, when Oliver’s founder Steve Maass transitioned from working in the produce business for many years to operating his first grocery store. We are very proud to be named “Best Local Produce” […]

Here at Oliver’s, along with honoring the history and traditions of the holiday, we use Labor Day as an opportunity to recognize and thank our employee owners for all that they do to make Oliver’s what it is. Oliver’s founder and president Steve Maass shares this message on our store merchandising, which includes names of […]

This means savings on easy breakfasts to help you get out the door on time, school lunches to satisfy, tasty afternoon snacks, and more. This quarter’s REV flyer is full of fresh fruits, wholesome snacks, and items to create easy-to-prepare meals to help ease back into the school year. Take a look at some of […]

What makes a tomato an Heirloom Tomato? In any fruit or vegetable species, these are older breeds that have been consciously collected and preserved instead of disappearing from our food landscape. Seeds are collected and planted each year, so their DNA is not manipulated for mass production. They are not bred for easy transport or […]

Let’s be honest here. When did you last have a Pizza Night? No, not the kind where you order pizza on an app and wait for it to arrive. You know, a gathering of friends or family where you top several crusts with everyone’s favorite sauce, cheese and toppings as you sip a beverage and […]

After a lot of what people referred to as “June Gloom”, we are fortunate to have some real Summer weather arriving in Sonoma County to kick off July. It’s the perfect excuse for a barbecue with friends and/or family, and the perfect opportunity to try something new with your grill. We have some classic items […]

So why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4 and exactly what happened that day? Let’s have a quick historic review: From Wikipedia, “Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, […]

Let’s Start at the Beginning… At Oliver’s Markets, our reputation for top quality produce is no accident. Our roots in the produce business extend back over forty years to the days when Oliver’s founders Steve and Ruth Maass made their living selling produce at a roadside stand in San Francisco. Because they provided great produce […]