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 2025 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

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There’s a fresh breeze of hope and positive potential in the air in South Africa! We have a new government in place (GNU), the Springboks have shown us that if we work together, we can be world champions, and our olive oils keep winning international competitions. So don’t look to Europe for better olive oil! Let’s celebrate the rich diversity and incredible flavours of our own very special country, and if we all buy local, we all win!

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

 
Woolworths Extra Virgin Olive Oil advert, EVOOSA 2024

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