Although the best olive oils have always come at a premium, the cost-of-living crisis has seen prices increase across the board, while the olive oil industry is also suffering lower yields ...

From this process, the 10 highest-ranking extra virgin olive oils are selected for the prestigious Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards. Below are this year’s best South African olive oils. Winners of ...

Spain is renowned for its high-quality olive oils, becoming an essential component in kitchens globally. Its versatility extends past cooking, given its applicability in salad dressings and even ...

Don’t slip on some fake olive oil. The ongoing olive oil shortage has driven up prices of the pantry staple and led to an increase in fake “liquid gold.” Prices have surged to an average of ...

Taste is largely determined by the variety of the olive and its degree of ripeness when picked. Both the timing and method of harvesting have a huge impact on the finished oil. In autumn ...

There are many extra-virgin olive oil benefits, ranging from reducing high blood pressure (hypertension) to reducing cancer risk. So, what is extra-virgin olive oil? It’s olive oil that hasn’t been ...

When it comes to choosing a healthy oil for your kitchen, avocado oil and olive oil are often at the top of the list. Both are rich in heart-healthy fats and offer a range of health benefits, making ...

Five producers of South African Extra Virgin Olive Oils share their insights on producing global award-winning olive oils. Tokara, Willow Creek, Ubuntu and Mardouw were awarded gold and silver ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The cradle of global olive oil production is a sun-beaten range of hills in southern Spain, each plot ...