Here are the ten superior South African extra virgin olive oils which have been selected as finalists for the 2015 Absa Top 5. The Absa Top 5 olive oils will be revealed at Café Bon Bon in Franschhoek on 14 October.
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J.C. Le Roux Introduces Olive & MCC Pairing
Take your taste buds on a savoury adventure and indulge in a brand new olive and Méthode Cap Classique pairing that has just been introduced at the House of J.C. Le Roux tasting room.
EVOO Reduces Risk Of Breast Cancer
Breaking news on yet another benefit of olive oil and just in time for The International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Researchers have discovered women who add extra virgin olive oil to their diets have a lower risk of breast cancer.
Global Olive Oil Quality Control
The adoption of standards and the implementation of regulations within the olive oil industry is a continual process aimed at separating ‘real’ from ‘fake’ and ensuring each consumer receives the product that they pay for.
Olive Trees As Bonsai
Olive trees have become very popular over the last few years and growing them indoors is becoming quite common. The olive tree is an extremely resilient plant and is able to withstand harsh conditions. Olive trees are not commonly considered as a Bonsai type, however it is possible to create Bonsai from olive trees and […]
Olive Oil Gift Ideas
We’ve collected a range of gift packs from our local producers, each packaged and presented fantastically, that could easily become Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, gifted as a thank you or could even be used as delightful wedding favours.
GMO Labeling For Olive Oil
The global olive oil industry is not immune to the growing global concern about the consequences of genetically modified (GMO) food products. However, there are currently no GMO olive cultivars present in any commercial orchard or nursery worldwide.The concern about the presence of GMO compounds in olive oil is not related to the oil itself, […]
Tunisia Rejoices Excellent Olive Oil Harvests
Tunisian olive oil producers are elated with their recent crop yields and are experiencing record harvests. With the olive oil crisis reported earlier this year in Spain, there is huge international demand for olive oil which Tunisia is now able to take advantage of and aims to boost their global competitive status.
Willow Creek Receives Local and International Praise
The products of Willow Creek Olive Estate are receiving a thumbs-up from local and international olive oil connoisseurs alike with an impressive harvest of medals and awards. Willow Creek has been on the receiver end of no less than twenty awards this year alone.
Greenleaf Olive Oil Lunch
Recently Greenleaf Olive Company tasked chef Philip Arno Botes of Pure restaurant at Hout Bay Manor to develop a multi-course menu using olive oil in the actual dishes.