• olive oil extracted olives in Johannesburg
  • olive oil extracted olives in Johannesburg
  • olive oil extracted olives in Johannesburg
  • olive oil extracted olives in Johannesburg
  • Where to buy olive products in South Africa?
  • If you’re wondering where to buy olive products, O for Olive is available at various outlets around South Africa. Homegrown and locally produced in the Western Cape, our range includes olives, extra virgin olive oil, olive tapenades, jams, and our ‘truly delicious’ salad dressing. Taste the healthy, natural goodness of the Karoo!
  • Who makes extra virgin olive oil?
  • These exceptional Extra Virgin Olive Oils are the products of partnership between Producer Olive Boutique (Susan Aird) and Farmer Zonquasdrift (Freddie Kirsten). Read more on the About Us page here. Our award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils come in 3 sizes.
  • Where does South African olive oil come from?
  • Most of the South African olive estates import traditionally aged dark balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy. They bottle it on their farms as a perfect accompaniment to their olive oil. Tapenade Olive Shop also stocks locally produced fruit vinegars. Here at Tapenade Olive Shop we have gone to great lengths to select these different olive oils.
  • When did extra virgin olive oils come out?
  • The estate’s first extra virgin olive oils were released into the market in 1998. We are proud to offer a unique range of award-winning extra virgin olive oils and a balsamic vinegar, made in the purest way possible, with zero additives.
  • What is extra virgin olive oil?
  • Extra virgin: First pressing of the olives, no chemical or heat used in extraction, acidity level of extra-virgin oil requirement is lower than 0.8%. Known as the “healthiest fat on earth,” extra virgin olive oil is high in natural antioxidants, contains Vitamin E and K and beneficial fatty acids. It is also high in oleic acid and oleocanthal.
  • Where is olyfberg olive oil made?
  • Seriously delicious! Olyfberg, home of award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is situated on the banks of the Breede River on the outskirts of Robertson where hectares of olive groves sweep the countryside. Handpicked olives are cold pressed in our production facility on the farm to preserve the delicate flavours and characteristics.