Entries have opened for the 2016 SA Olive Awards. Industry association, SA Olive, invites producers to submit their finest, freshly-harvested extra virgin olive oils for this year’s competition by 29 July 2016.
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SA Olive Association To Host Olive Oil Tasting Course
For those olive enthusiasts who would like to expand their knowledge or just get acquainted with the tasting practice of olive oil, the SA Olive Industry Association will be offering a unique experience to test out your palette.
Ingredient In EVOO Found To Kill Cancer Cells
The results of the study published in the journal Molecular and Cellular Oncology, have shown that an ingredient in extra virgin olive oil kills a variety of human cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
Olive Trees – A Popular Choice In Landscape Design
The olive tree has been a prized commodity to the Mediterranean region and it’s people for 8000 years. Not only has the olive tree been the symbol of peace in Hebrew and Christian religion for centuries, the olive tree’s beauty has motivated artists through the ages.
EVOO Fights 5 Common Diseases
The health benefits of olive oil are extraordinary, research reveals more benefits almost daily. Here are 5 common diseases olive oil has been found to be effective against.
May Celebrates The Mediterranean Diet
Olive oil plays a big part in the Mediterranean Diet and is considered by many scientists as one of the healthiest diet plans in the world. May is International Mediterranean Diet Month
Enlighten Your Senses: 2016 Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Course
The UC Davis Olive Center has announced that dates for their Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Course will which take place from 14th June to 17th June 2016. Held at the Robert Mondavi Silverado Sensory Theater, the course is open to professionals and others interested in a more thorough understanding of how to evaluate […]
Innovative Olive Packaging
Sometimes it is all about looks, even when it comes to olives and olive oil. No, we aren’t talking about the colour or shade of olives and olive oil, we’re looking at the packaging.
Mardouw Makeover – Quality Products In Harmony With Nature
The new look for the Mardouw Olive Product range now showcases Mardouw’s dedication to produce proudly South African olive products of superior quality, in harmony with nature.
To Fry Or Not To Fry?
Most of us are aware of all the many health benefits of consuming extra virgin olive oil, and the common assumption is that when it comes to EVOO, the less heat the healthier. For years the belief has been that olive oil loses its health benefits when heated above a certain temperature.