South Africa
Feb. 22, 2023
Creative Packaging Helps Award-Winning Producer Sell More EVOO
At a recent fair, Brenda Wilkinson of Rio Largo Olive Estate realized some people bought her olive oil for the unique designs on her bag-in-box packages.
Feb. 16, 2023
Award-Winning Producer Sees a Bright Future for South African Olive Oils
After swapping grape vines for olive groves 20 years ago, the producers behind Mardouw Olive Estate are bullish about the future of olive oil in South Africa.
Sep. 6, 2022
Producers in South Africa Expect to Match Results of Last Year's Record Harvest
While producers celebrate a third consecutive bountiful harvest, there is growing concern about rising costs and load shedding.
Jun. 8, 2022
South African Producers Celebrate Record Success at NYIOOC
Entering their second-highest number of brands, South African producers won a record-high number of Gold Awards at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 29, 2022
South African Producers Hope for Winning Harvest
While high quality producers in the country wait for the results of the 2022 NYIOOC, the local industry is optimistic about the incoming harvest.
Sep. 14, 2021
After Slow Start, South African Producers Celebrate Record Harvest
While many growers reported more rainfall and record harvests, others fared less well and worry about the future.
Jun. 22, 2021 Africa / Middle East
Bountiful Harvest Yields Wins for South African Producers at World Competition
Jun. 15, 2021 Africa / Middle East
Jun. 18, 2020 Africa / Middle East
South African Producers Share Realities of Harvesting During Lockdown
May. 19, 2020 Africa / Middle East
Apr. 8, 2020 Africa / Middle East
Sep. 5, 2019
Bonsai Masters: The Art of Olive Bonsai
In South Africa, members of a local bonsai society are taking the ancient Japanese art form and applying it to some of the country's native miniature olive trees.
Jun. 19, 2018
South African olive oil producer Rio Largo Olive Estate has designed two labels to fund endangered rhinos.
Feb. 8, 2018
Cape Town on Verge of Running Out of Water
Residents have been restricted to 50 liters of water a day before city taps are projected to be turned off in April.
Feb. 14, 2017
South African Olive Farmers Feel the Heat as Wildfires Take Their Toll
South Africa's olive industry is set to take a blow from recent wildfires that have plagued the Western Cape region, an area home to most of the country's olive farms.
Dec. 21, 2016
Future Looms Large for South Africa's Rio Largo
After taking home the Best in Class award for their robust Premium Blend in the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition, South Africa's Rio Largo is ready for a promising 2017.
Feb. 15, 2015
Seal Factory Looks to Olives in the Off-Season
A seal processing plant plans to provide new employment by producing olive oil in Henties Bay, Namibia.
Aug. 20, 2014
Olive Oil, Rice Center Stage at Third Southern Hemisphere Championship
Producers and enthusiasts from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will compete in a competition recognizing award-winning olive oils and innovative dishes.