SA Olive Awards 2014 Results
This year only 76 olive oils were entered into the SA Olive Awards, compared to 100 odd last year. This is likely due to the low yielding olive harvest this year.
South Africa’s Best Olive Oils Unveiled
South Africa’s leading olive oil producers were honoured with gold medals at the annual SA Olive Awards last night (28 August). A total of 17 exceptional extra virgin oils received gold medals in three categories – 3 for Delicate, 8 for Medium and 6 for Intense style oils.
International Expert For SA Olive Awards
An esteemed international olive oil expert has joined forces with the highly qualified judging panel for the 2014 SA Olive Awards. The competition, now in its ninth year, has attracted 76 locally produced extra virgin olive oils.
Course In The Art Of Tasting Olive Oil
Aspiring olive oil tasters are invited to a three-day training course run by SA Olive in partnership with the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (ONAOO), the world’s premier olive oil tasting school. Historically only offered at ONAOO’s headquarters in the province of Imperia, Italy, the programme is the first of its kind in South […]
Entries Open For SA Olive Awards 2014
Entries for the 2014 SA Olive Awards are open. One hundred per cent locally-produced South African olive oils are eligible to enter the annual competition, now in its 9th year. SA Olive, the local industry regulator, invites entries in the categories for Delicate, Medium and Intense oils by 24 July.
Myths About Olive Oil
The North American Olive Oil Association recently conducted a survey to establish the general level of knowledge around olive oil. What they found is that there are still several myths which are believed by many people. The following stood out…
Olive Oil Vinaigrette Recipe
This is a recipe for a basic vinaigrette or French dressing, made with olive oil. There are infinite additions and variations on this recipe but the basic recipe remains simple and easy to remember.
Gallery: Follow the Olive at Willow Creek 2014
Olive Central was recently invited to Willow Creek for Follow The Olive. We were shown the process of making olive oil from harvesting to processing. This was followed by an olive oil tasting and then lunch. It was a most informative visit.
Oakhurst Extra Virgin Olive Oil Among World’s Best
Oakhurst Olives, a boutique olive farm in the Tulbagh Valley (South Africa), has officially joined the ranks of the world’s best by scooping Best in Class and Gold awards for their Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil at the 2014 New York International Olive Oil Competition.
Olyfberg Tapenade: good things come in small packages
Olyfberg Tapenade is made from a secret, tasty mix of chopped olives, herbs, garlic, capers, lemon and black pepper; a must have in any kitchen. We use firm, fresh, top quality olives in our product, hence the healthy end result – Pieter Kruger (farm manager at Olyfberg Olive Products) Tapenade is a delicious and versatile […]