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title: Bulk Oil Blog | Non-GMO, Organic and Olive Oils (3)
description: Edible oil industry insight for manufacturers and distributors. Learn about the commodity market, read oil and packaging comparisons, and more! (3)
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## [Is There A Difference Between Extra Virgin and Virgin Olive Oil?](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/is-there-a-difference-between-extra-virgin-and-virgin-olive-oil)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) June 15, 2020 at 4:00 AM
What a confusing industry olive oil can be! There are so many grade names and terms know, to really understand what you are getting when you buy olive oil.
Our goal today is to help spell some of these nuances for you, so that you can get exactly what you are looking for. Today, we will concentrate specifically on Extra Virgin and Virgin Olive Oil.
These terms, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Virgin Olive Oil are so close to each other. They each describe a particular grade/quality of oil. I suppose it's logical that they are so close in name because the quality of oil is so similar as well. These grades are more like sisters than distant cousins. Let's dive in and discuss the similarities between these two oils first.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/is-there-a-difference-between-extra-virgin-and-virgin-olive-oil)
## [Is Sunflower Oil Bad Or Good?](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/is-sunflower-oil-bad-or-good)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) June 8, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Depending on what information you read, you may hear that sunflower is healthy from some and unhealthy from others. So which is it?
To help those grappling with all this conflicting information, we'd like to weigh in: the answer is not as straightforward as "good" or "bad". Due to the ins and outs of the specific fat makeup of the oil (aka, what KIND of fats are found inside the oil molecules) and how oil is made, this discussion can be confusing and there's a lot of room for gray area and misinformation.
To make this discussion even less straight forward, the type of sunflower oil that was commonly used in the 80s and 90s is becoming less and less prevalent. So we are not always talking about the same thing when we say "sunflower oil."
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/is-sunflower-oil-bad-or-good)
## [Dispensing Olive Oil From A 35 Lb Container Using A Spigot](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/dispensing-olive-oil-from-a-35-lb-container-using-a-spigot)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) June 1, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Are you looking for an easy way to fill small bottles or pour oil from a 35 Lb. Container? Most small businesses and at-home users find that ordering 35 Lb. Containers are the cheapest and easiest way to "go bulk" and it's a size that works well for them. But, many people are still looking for a simpler system to dispense the oil into smaller, easier-to-handle packaging for kitchen use.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/dispensing-olive-oil-from-a-35-lb-container-using-a-spigot)
## [Understanding Tricky Marketing & Adulteration In Olive Oil Blends](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/understanding-tricky-marketing-adulteration-in-olive-oil-blends)
Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/hannah-broaddus) May 18, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Olive oil blends are a common oil option in both the food manufacturing and food service industries.
Blends can have a lot of advantages. In the manufacturing world, they are a great option for a mild-tasting oil: they still allow you to use olive oil and have it on your label, but without the strong flavor. They also help you meet lower raw-ingredient costs. On the foodservice side, olive oil blends typically have higher smoke points (from the added canola oil) and help keep your kitchen costs down.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/understanding-tricky-marketing-adulteration-in-olive-oil-blends)
## [Totes Vs. Drums: The real Reasons For Picking Bulk Packaging](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/totes-vs.-drums-the-real-reasons-for-picking-bulk-packaging)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) May 11, 2020 at 4:00 AM
What type of packaging is best for your manufacturing facility?
Let's take a look at some of the two most popular bulk packaging options to discuss the pros and cons of each.
Drums and totes are the two most commonly used bulk packaging sizes. Each has it's own advantages and disadvantages. One may also be easier to use, depending on the set-up at your facility.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/totes-vs.-drums-the-real-reasons-for-picking-bulk-packaging)
## [How To Become USDA Organic Certified](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/how-to-become-usda-organic-certified)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) May 4, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Are you a food manufacturer serving the natural food industry and you are not already doing organics you have probably wondered the following:
### What would it take to get organic certified? Is it worth it?
Our sales manager, Hannah, sat down with our quality control department and our warehouse manager to ask just a few questions. She wanted to find out precisely what it takes to get USDA Organic Certified.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/how-to-become-usda-organic-certified)
## [What Is The Difference Between Pure, Refined, And Pomace Oil Grades?](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-pure-refined-and-pomace-oil-grades)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) April 27, 2020 at 4:00 AM
There are a few grades of olive oil that are commonly used in manufacturing, which you may not recognize from a retail shelf. While you will most often see Extra Virgin Olive Oil on a retail shelf, there are other (lower) grades of olive oil that are sometimes used in manufacturing.
If you are currently researching bulk olive oil for food/body care production or you are a manufacturer, it will help to know the differences between these different grades. Today, we will walk through how these olive oil grades are each made, along with how they compare to each other.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-pure-refined-and-pomace-oil-grades)
## [What Is The Meaning Of Kosher?](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/what-is-the-meaning-of-kosher)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) April 20, 2020 at 4:00 AM
In Hebrew, Kosher means fit or proper. When used with food products, kosher means that the item in question meets the dietary requirements of Jewish law. These are requirements set forward by the Jewish faith, and nutritional restrictions followed year-round.
Want to find out more about what it means to offer a Kosher food product? Read on.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/what-is-the-meaning-of-kosher)
## [Manufacturing How To Series: Picking The Right Olive Oil Packaging](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/manufacturing-how-to-series-picking-the-right-olive-oil-packaging)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) April 13, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Centra Foods receives questions from countless food manufacturers each year, asking for the best ways to save money on olive oil. Many components can affect the total price of your olive oil, including grade types, packaging, freight, the distance of the FOB point, and experience of the supplier.
If you missed part one of this series, [click here](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/manufacturing-how-to-series-picking-the-right-olive-oil-grade). This week, we will be reviewing the next step to saving: choosing the best (and cheapest) packaging for your production facility.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/manufacturing-how-to-series-picking-the-right-olive-oil-packaging)
## [Manufacturing How To Series: Picking The Right Olive Oil Grade](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/manufacturing-how-to-series-picking-the-right-olive-oil-grade)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) April 6, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Centra Foods receives questions from countless food manufacturers each year, asking for the best ways to save money on olive oil. Many components can affect the total price of your olive oil, including the type (or grade), packaging, freight costs, the distance from the FOB point, and experience of the supplier.
In this week's article, we will try to give you the best questions to internally review, to see how you can save money -- all while still working smoothly on the production floor and not discounting the final quality of your product.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/manufacturing-how-to-series-picking-the-right-olive-oil-grade)
## [3 Ways To Protect Your Wholesale Oil Distribution Company](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/3-ways-to-protect-your-wholesale-oil-distribution-company)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) March 30, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Centra Foods supplies wholesalers and food service distributors with olive oil (and other non-gmo and organic oils) in bulk. As a result, we get a lot of business questions from companies in this industry.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/3-ways-to-protect-your-wholesale-oil-distribution-company)
## [Retail Trends: Bulk Dispensing Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/retail-trends-bulk-dispensing-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) March 23, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Closely working with buyers of bulk and wholesale olive oil across the United States has given us the privilege to closely follow growing industry trends.
Every day, we speak with buyers from a variety of industries: natural grocers, wholesale distributors, food service companies, and local co-ops. We tend to receive a plethora of requests for olive oil and have the opportunity to uncover the last in what you might call "food fashion."
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/retail-trends-bulk-dispensing-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil)
## [8 Reasons Why Consumers Choose To Buy Organic](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/8-reasons-why-consumers-choose-to-buy-organic)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) March 16, 2020 at 4:00 AM
The organic industry is continuing to grow, and organic foods are holding more and more appeal to consumers that are already buying natural or non-GMO.
There are many different reasons that consumers choose to buy organic, and they have a wide range from personal health matters to much more massive scale reasons such as ecosystem or water preservation.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/8-reasons-why-consumers-choose-to-buy-organic)
## [The Top Bulk Oil Inventory Buying Mistake For Small Businesses](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/the-top-bulk-oil-inventory-buying-mistake-for-small-businesses)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) March 9, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Maintaining the right levels of inventory for all of your ingredients can be a challenge, especially for small and fast growing businesses. Many small businesses want to buy in bulk, but struggle with holding too much inventory at one time.
Buying just one drum of olive oil from a bulk supplier can be tempting. If you’re used to buying just a few cases at a time, it can seem like the next logical step up. However, you’re entering into a whole new world of bulk freight shipping, where your drums are packed on a pallet and shipped on an 18-wheeler, rather than being shipped with UPS or FedEx.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/the-top-bulk-oil-inventory-buying-mistake-for-small-businesses)
## [4 Things Bulk Olive Oil Manufacturers Should Always Be](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/4-things-bulk-olive-oil-manufacturers-should-always-be)
Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/alexa-ketterling) March 2, 2020 at 4:00 AM
When looking for an olive oil manufacturer, it can feel like fumbling in the dark. It's vital for your business that you work with a supplier who can help take care of all of your needs.
This is why we've compiled a shortlist of all of the things that we think you should expect — as a bare minimum — from your olive oil supplier. This applies whether you are searching for a new vendor or if you've been working with one for years. Making sure that you're working with an olive oil manufacturer who checks off on these four things will help keep your supply chain flowing smoothly.
[Continue Reading](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/4-things-bulk-olive-oil-manufacturers-should-always-be)
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