Namely, the brand’s best-selling Alive Extra-Virgin ... rather than on the shelf with most other oils. Extra-virgin olive oil is remarkably versatile in both home and professional kitchens.

SMOOTH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: Expertly crafted by The Olive Oil People, this extra virgin olive oil is made from first cold pressed olives, grown and nurtured by our family of farmers.

Now, to find the very best olive oil, our Test Kitchen sampled the most popular and sought-after brands according to these criteria: For this test, our Test Kitchen team sampled each extra-virgin ...

After researching and testing various brands, we’ve identified the best extra virgin olive oil for cooking. Our top pick is the California Olive Ranch Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil.