South Africa
Nov. 4, 2025
Willow Creek’s Cooperative Approach Brings Stability to Olive Growers
Inspired by models in Europe and Chile, Willow Creek’s Guild of Groves brings 35 South African olive growers together to share resources, reduce costs, and boost quality.
Aug. 6, 2025
Southern Hemisphere NYIOOC Nears Registration Deadline as September Results Loom
Registration for the Southern Hemisphere edition of the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is closing soon, with organizers preparing to reveal award winners beginning in September.
Apr. 9, 2025
South African Olive Farm Prepares for Challenging Harvest Season
Learn about the challenges and sustainable olive oil production at Tokara Olives, a top producer in South Africa's Western Cape.
Nov. 7, 2024
South African Brands Shine Again at World Competition
Despite the erratic weather and frequent power outages during harvest, producers from South Africa combined to win twelve of the industry's most prestigious quality awards.
Oct. 9, 2024
South African Farmers Enjoy Production Rebound
Despite challenges created by bad weather and rolling blackouts, producers across South Africa enjoyed a fruitful harvest.
Sep. 23, 2024
World Olive Oil Competition Southern Division Underway
This year's awards carry exceptional weight in light of the widespread harvest shortfalls experienced by numerous countries across the hemisphere.
Mar. 19, 2024 Production
Heatwave and Power Cuts Aside, South Africans Predict a Production Rebound
Nov. 27, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
South African Producers Celebrate Quality After Season Marred by Blackouts
Oct. 30, 2023 Producer Profiles
Award-Winning Producer Highlights Growth in South African Industry
Sep. 26, 2023 Production
Aug. 29, 2023 Live
World Olive Oil Competition Southern Hemisphere Live Updates
Apr. 18, 2023
As Harvest Gets Underway, South African Producers Face Rolling Blackouts
Olive oil production is expected to decrease in South Africa after consecutive near-record yields. Load shedding and political instability are among the main challenges.
Feb. 22, 2023
Creative Packaging Helps Award-Winning Producer Sell More Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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.
Nov. 15, 2011
Industry Group Pushes to Adopt Australian Olive Oil Standard in South Africa
The president of South Africa's olive oil producers' association said the country's government has formed a committee to consider adopting Australia's standard.
Jun. 28, 2011
South African Olive Oil Goes Wild
When you run down the list of emerging olive oil producing countries don't forget South Africa, with its growing production of quality olive oils and ever more appreciative consumers.