The Guide To Extra Virgin Olive Oil In South Africa

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The Guide To Extra Virgin Olive Oil In South Africa

Like w**e, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is influenced by cultivar, terroir, climate and the maker.

South Africa produces some of the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in the world and the Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil in SA (EVOOSA) is aimed at promoting these oils to consumers and culinary professionals as the first and best choice. South Africa is producing some of the best quality Extra Virgin Olive Oils in the world and this guide is aimed at promoting these oils to consumers as the first and best choice for reasons of health, quality, taste and variety. It is a gift of nature that needs to be nurtured in the groves and through the process of harvesting, extraction and storage. This makes it so much more than a commodity, it is a product of passion. Our producers are fighting a battle against an inferior option - imported olive oil that is much cheaper and often of a far lower quality. Buy local, get the best there is and discover the amazing world of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

17/09/2026

A celebration of excellence in South African olive oil.

The 2026 SA Olive Awards took place on 15 September at Grande Roche in Paarl, bringing together producers and industry leaders to celebrate some of South Africa’s finest extra virgin olive oils.

Congratulations to all this year’s winners and participants.

07/09/2026

Lamara forms part of Two Rivers, a historic farmland dating back to the 1850’s, situated in the Dwars River Valley gateway into Franschhoek.

JM de Buck and Sylva Mannens, Belgium-based entrepreneurs, fell in love with South Africa and in 2015 they bought part of Two Rivers and Lamara was born. Their vision is to develop the land to its full potential and restore it to its historical glory.

Today Lamara achieves ecological, sustainable and social mindfulness farming through the variety of seasonal crops grown; olives, lemons, lavender and rosemary.

Find out more about Lamara and other South African olive oils at www.EVOOSA.co.za. 🇿🇦

26/08/2026

When extreme cold swept across South Africa a few weeks ago, it brought a rare and breathtaking sight to the Swartberg mountains: a stunning blanket of snow across the De Rustica Olive Estate.

Beyond its remarkable beauty, this winter chill plays a vital role in the life of our olive groves. A touch of snow helps reduce the risk of damaging winds precisely during the olive trees’ delicate budding stage, allowing nature to gently guide the pace of the season to come.

20/08/2026

All Mardouw Olive Estate’s Extra Virgin Olive Oils are pure, natural oils made from olives grown and processed according to the highest quality and technology standards, consistently guaranteeing world class quality. Our consistency of producing superior premium EVOO has been acknowledged by receiving the highest local and international accolades the past 8 years. We have also been the most awarded SA producer the past 4 years and being rated no.31 by EVOO World Rankings.

Find out more about Mardouw and other South African olive oils at www.EVOOSA.co.za. 🇿🇦

06/08/2026

What is a green olive? Simply an olive that hasn't fully ripened. As olives mature, they change colour from green through shades of red, purple or dark brown, depending on the cultivar.

When producing extra virgin olive oil, growers harvest at different stages of ripeness to achieve the desired flavour profile. Earlier-harvest olives often contribute fresher, greener notes, while riper olives can bring softer, rounder flavours.

One thing colour doesn't tell you is quality. The colour of an olive oil can range from green to golden, depending on the olive variety and natural pigments, but it isn't a reliable indicator of flavour or excellence.

Discover South African olive oil producers at www.EVOOSA.co.za 🇿🇦💚

28/07/2026

Morgenster Estate founder, Giulio Bertrand, is considered the ‘Father of Olive Oil’ in South Africa as he paved the way for the local olive oil industry as we know it today. In 1994, he imported 17 superior Italian olive varieties, started a wonderful partnership with the Olive Oil Institute in Perugia and planted 42 hectares of olive trees on the farm’s rocky soils. The estate’s first Extra Virgin Olive Oils were released into the market in 1998. Morgenster is renowned for producing balanced, harmonious Extra Virgin Olive Oils with a rich fruity complexity.

Find out more about Morgenster and other South African olive oils at www.EVOOSA.co.za. 🇿🇦 💚

23/07/2026

Unlike w**e, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) doesn't improve with age.

Its vibrant flavour, aroma and natural antioxidants are at their peak soon after harvest, gradually diminishing over time. When buying EVOO, look for the harvest date on the bottle and choose the freshest oil you can.

In South Africa, olives are typically harvested between March and July, so local EVOO offers the opportunity to enjoy fresh, seasonal olive oil.

Store your EVOO in a tightly sealed container away from heat and light to preserve its quality.

Discover South African olive oil producers at www.EVOOSA.co.za.

21/07/2026

The original farm, Grootrivier, was used for to***co farming and by the 20th century, the area was also used for livestock grazing. In 1876 a forester was appointed in the Cederberg to oversee crown land — one of the early instances of formal conservation. Today the farm Mount Ceder Kalamata Olives is owned by two families, Vorster and Marais, who established the first olive groves in 2003. We practise biological farming which is deeply embedded in the ethos of custodianship of the land and the people. Every olive or drop of oil from Mount Ceder is imbued with this ethos.

Find out more about Mount Ceder and other South African olive oils at www.EVOOSA.co.za. 🇿🇦 💚

07/07/2026

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) isn't just for special occasions. It's made for everyday living.

In Mediterranean countries, where EVOO is part of everyday life, annual consumption often exceeds 10 litres per person. In South Africa, we're only just beginning that journey.

Whether you're dressing a salad, roasting vegetables, dipping fresh bread or finishing a favourite meal, using EVOO every day is a simple way to add both exceptional flavour and the many health benefits it's renowned for.

Make it part of your daily routine, and enjoy the difference.

Discover South Africa's olive oil producers, products and tasting experiences at EVOOSA.co.za. 🇿🇦 💚

02/07/2026

Chris and Ilze Bosch purchased the Dal Rivier Farm in Dal Josafat in the late 1990s. The farm has a natural spring and was once called “Living Waters”. Dal Rivier boasted almost 1,000 olive trees of the Mission cultivar at this point but it didn’t take the new owners long to realise the potential of developing Dal Rivier into a fully functioning olive producing farm. There are now close to 10,000 trees that yield superior quality olives that are pressed on the farm in a state-of-the-art processing facility. Dal Rivier Farm is operated by Julius Bosch and supplies the Olive Factory retail chain. The farm is also the exclusive provider of EVOO for Rain Africa - the main ingredient in their handmade olive oil soaps.

Find out more about Olive Factory and other South African olive oils at www.EVOOSA.co.za. 🇿🇦 💚

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