TRE Olive Releases a Custom University of Massachusetts Bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
East Longmeadow, MA (March 31, 2026) — UMass Amherst alumni and TRE Olive owners Joe and Michael Maruca announce the new release of a custom UMass 500 mL bottle of extra virgin olive oil.
The UMass bottle features the award-winning TRE Olive Select, a well-balanced extra virgin olive oil that is slightly sharp and has a peppery finish. It’s made with 100% Carolea olives that are selected when the olives are perfect for making olive oil.
Joe and Michael Maruca are proud UMass Amherst alumni, graduates of the Isenberg School of Management, and members of the family behind TRE Olive, a business with deep roots in the Calabria region of Southern Italy.
For generations, their family has been producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil, and in 2010, the TRE Olive brand was launched in the United States.
"When we were approached by UMass to create a custom bottle, it was a no-brainer for us," said Joe Maruca, owner of TRE Olive. "Our passion for olive oil began on our grandparents’ farm when we were children, and our entrepreneurial spirit was cultivated at UMass Amherst.”
TRE Olive’s UMass bottle is available for purchase at the UMass campus store, the TRE Olive store in East Longmeadow, and online at www.treolive.com.
About TRE Olive
TRE Olive is a family-owned and operated olive oil company with groves in the Calabria region of Italy. Every bottle of TRE Olive is made from olives grown, harvested, and pressed on the family farm, then poured at the family’s own mill. With a commitment to excellence, transparency, and respect for the environment, TRE Olive can guarantee purity, freshness, and quality in every drop. For more information, visit www.treolive.com
Sarah Bishop
In a nod to their alma mater, UMass Amherst alumni Joe and Michael Maruca created a custom UMass bottle of extra virgin olive oil