South Africa imports more than 60% of its olive oil supplies from Europe where climate conditions are worsening
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The Olive Shed on the Helshoogte pass has rekindled an age-old practice for award-winning olive oil production.
Perceptions of high quality olive oil only being sourced in places like Spain and Italy are being challenged by the South African olive oil industry.
The website Olive Oil Times reported last month that two Spanish businesspeople had been sentenced to two years in prison.
”A fresh but rich, rounded aroma, full of nuances of fresh salad leaves and nuts,” the judges said.