South Africa produces some of the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in the world and we want everyone to know about it.

Like wine, EVOO (pronounced ee-voo) is influenced by cultivar, terroir, climate and the maker. It is a gift of nature that needs to be nurtured in the groves and through the processes of harvesting, extraction and storage. It is more than a commodity, it is a product of passion.

Why buy imported oil when our producers offer world class, fresh oil, and your purchase supports the local agricultural industry and creates employment. It's a win-win situation!

Get to know our local producers and compare the delectable differences in styles of oil and their uses, fresh or cooked! Keep trying different oils and enjoy the myriad of health benefits.

Look out for the printed version of the guide, available FREE from our participating producers, or…

…download a PDF copy of the 2023 EVOOSA Guide here.

 

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Embrace the allure of @africangoldoil – an embodiment of the land’s riches, carefully curated by Southern Oil. Witness the fusion of South African terroir and expertise, encapsulated in every drop of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. African Gold
Catch the latest issue of AgriProbe for an in-depth analysis of the South African olive industry "on the rise"! AgriProbe is the quarterly magazine of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. EVOOSA was happy to assist and be included
A time to relax and enjoy the festivities at the SA Olive Awards - Glynis van Rooyen (back left in white), publisher of EVOOSA and a tasting panel member, celebrates with some of the tasting panel judges. The judges had the exacting task of tasting o
@andante_oliveoil is made from olives grown on the Wêreldsgeluk Estate near Porterville. Cultivation, harvest timing, and milling are directed at producing the finest quality EVOO with a focus on complex, harmonious flavours and maximising biop
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 SA Olive Awards! Your dedication and excellence continue to elevate the standards of the industry and inspire us all. We are so fortunate to be able to enjoy the incredible health and flavour benefits
Glynis van Rooyen, founder and editor of EVOOSA, has written an article in the spring issue of Stellenbosch Visio Magazine (@sbovisio), about some of the exceptional olive oil experiences to be enjoyed in and around Stellenbosch. The magazine is ava
The 19th annual SA Olive Awards will take place on the 10th of September 2024 at Franschhoek Cellar in Franschhoek. This prestigious annual event celebrates the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) in South Africa and includes a competition where exp

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Are You an Extra Virgin Lover? Let's Get Fresh! www.evoosa.co.za

We are ready and raring to go into the next decade of the EVOOSA Guide, promoting everything olive!

There is a wealth of healthy experiences to discover in the olive oil world and we challenge you to explore them. What could be more rewarding than discovering your favourite oil and olives at source and sharing that knowledge with friends and family. Let us know about your experience, from the journey to the destination and finally, most importantly, about the oils you discovered. At the end of the year, we will publish our TOP 10 EVOO TASTING EXPERIENCES and your vote will be counted.

Join us in experiencing world class Extra Virgin Olive Oil with The EVOOSA Guide.

Glynis van Rooyen – Director
glynis@evoosa.co.za

 
Woolworths Extra Virgin Olive Oil advert, EVOOSA 2024

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What EVOO experiences have you had? Got any questions or good ideas? We'd love to hear from you. Or join the conversation on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Please tag us #evoosa.

 
 
 

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