South Africa
Jun. 18, 2020
South African Producers Share Realities of Harvesting During Lockdown
Even with ongoing water shortages and the challenge of working during a lockdown, growers anticipate a good harvest.
May. 19, 2020
South African Producers Persevere to Win 4 NYIOOC Awards
South African producers earned four awards at the world's premier olive oil quality competition. Producers persevered through drought to make their oils and the coronavirus pandemic to send them to New York.
Apr. 8, 2020
Olive Harvest in South Africa Proceeds Largely Unhindered
South Africa is in lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but with the necessary permits, EVOO producers continue harvesting.
Advertisement
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 Africa / Middle East
South African Olive Farmers Feel the Heat as Wildfires Take Their Toll
Dec. 21, 2016 Africa / Middle East
Feb. 15, 2015 Production
Aug. 20, 2014 Fairs, Competitions
Olive Oil, Rice Center Stage at Third Southern Hemisphere Championship
Apr. 30, 2013 Africa / Middle East
Jul. 31, 2012
South Africa’s New Gold Standard
Educating the public is the key to reducing the dependency on imports and ensuring that the potential of this liquid gold is shared with all South Africans.
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.
Advertisement
