Evergreen Olive Oil Co. is celebrating one year of business. The specialty shop opened at the end of last summer in Niskayuna. They offer premium olive oils and vinegars.

Owner Erin Popeleski is a former GE employee. She says customers are encouraged to take their time and sample their offerings.

“You can come in and taste any of our products at any time,” said Popeleski.

The business offers nearly 70 premium olive oils and vinegars, sourced from all over the world. Manager Michelle Cordell says she started using extra virgin olive oil after she was hired.

“I always had joint problems in my knees. They always hurt. And now I don’t have that,” said Cordell.

She hopes to share what she’s learned about the health benefits with visitors.

“It has kind of turned into a love for me, too,” Cordell added.

When customers decide what to take home, the company bottles and seals your selection on site. It is the signature touch of a business that hopes to become a community staple.

“We even have customers bring out-of-town guests into the shop, almost like a tourist destination, and that makes me really proud, just to have brought that to this community,” said Popeleski.