So, what is all of the fuss about protein powder and this one in particular? Let’s get the ‘scoop’, shall we? Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein, featured this week, is a Certified Organic, raw, vegan protein powder that tastes great. Featuring 13 raw and organic sprouts, Raw Organic Protein is an excellent source of […]

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” […]

Let’s talk about some of our key designations and what they mean. Certified Organic USDA certified organic foods are grown and processed according to federal guidelines addressing, among many factors, soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control, and use of additives. Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based […]

In botany, stone fruits are technically called drupes. The term stone fruit comes from the stone-hard covering that you find surrounding the single large seed found at the fruit’s core. The stone supports the fruit while it hangs from the tree branch by its stem by providing a way for nutrients to pass from the […]

That’s right! The Oliver’s Own BBQ is back, grilling up chickens, ribs and tri-tips right in front of our stores Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 7pm. Make dinner planning a little easier – we’ll do the protein, you do the sides.

There is much more to local dairies than happy cows grazing on beautiful rolling hills. Sonoma County’s dairies create some of the highest quality milk and cheese in the world, and a couple of our family-owned local producers are leaders in organic milk production, innovation and sustainability, charting the course for the future of the […]