The 2024 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards ceremony takes place on Wednesday, 16 October at the majestic Grande Roche estate in Paarl.
About the Absa Top 10 Awards
From the SA Olive Awards announced last month, the highest-scoring gold medal winners are entered into a further round of judging where they are carefully analysed and evaluated. From this select group of gold medal winners, the best EVOOs are chosen and named this year’s Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards.
This annual celebration marks 11 years of collaboration between Absa and the SA Olive Industry Association and highlights Absa’s commitment and support to the local olive oil industry. With the theme “Your Story Matters”, Absa will use this platform to not only feature the stories and dedication of individuals shaping the olive industry but also to empower those who work hard in bringing these top-quality, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) products to life.
Yolisa Mlungwana, Regional Segment Head at Absa Private Banking says: “As the Bank of the Entrepreneur, and the biggest agricultural financier in South Africa, we are proud to be part of the celebration recognising the commitment to value-creation, dedication and resilience of the olive oil industry. We remain steadfast in our efforts to walk the journey with our stakeholders and in empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together, one story at a time.”
Wendy Petersen, CEO of SA Olive, emphasized the significance of the Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards, stating: “The Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards is a wonderful platform for showcasing the exceptional quality of the South African olive oil industry. Our long-standing partnership with Absa has helped elevate local producers and promote their world-class EVOOs on a global stage. This event not only honours the hard work of our farmers and producers but also reinforces the importance of their stories in shaping the future of the olive industry.”
Here are the current SA Olive Awards Gold Winners for 2024.
- Darling Olives EVOO Delicate
- De Rustica Estate Collection Arbequina Delicate
- Charisma 2 Delicate
- Olive Boutique Frantoio Delicate
- Terre Paisible Extra Virgin Olive Oil Delicate
- Tokara Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil Delicate
- Chaloner Extra Virgin Olive Oil Medium
- Chaloner The Peregrine Limited Edition Medium
- De Rustica Estate Collection Coratina Medium
- De Rustica Estate Estate Range Medium
- Oudewerfskloof Coratina Medium
- Oudewerfskloof Picual Medium
- Kleinbergskloof Director’s Blend Medium
- Kleinbergskloof Family Reserve Medium
- Lapithos Estate Mission Medium
- Lions Creek Favolosa Extra Virgin Olive Oil Medium
- Lions Creek Karoo Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil Medium
- Lions Creek Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil Medium
- L’Ormarins Blend Medium
- Mardouw XXV Medium Medium
- Mardouw Favolosa Medium
- Morgenster Don Carlo Medium
- Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil Medium
- Rio Largo Premiun (White Label) Medium
- Oakhurst Premium Reserve 2024 Medium
- Porterville OlivesAndante Mezzo Medium
- Porterville Olives Andante Intenso Medium
- Terre Paisible Extra Virgin Olive Oil Medium
- Haaskraal Coratina Medium
- Haaskraal Koroneiki Medium
- De Rustica Estate Collection Favolosa Intense
- De Rustica Estate Range Intense Intense
- Willow Creek Directors Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil Intense
Once again, we would like to congratulate all our 2024 SA Olive Gold winners, and we wish them luck for the upcoming Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards.
Keep an eye out for the winner announcements on the day.
