Within hours, the olives had been pressed, and the oil poured into bottles, unfiltered. Other olive oils, like the UC Davis oils due for release at a public celebration in March, are allowed "a period ...

The oil will still be wonderful when it’s not “new,” but the unique properties of freshly-pressed oil will quickly mellow ... which are found in high concentrations in fresh, unprocessed olive oil.

There’s good extra virgin olive ... taste. Pressed within hours of being harvested, this oil tastes great on everything from salads and grilled fish to a simple slice of fresh bread.

The list below highlights new products, ranging from fresh-pressed olive oil to silky soap with the delicate aroma of summer tomatoes, to haute glassware and aged Scotch.