South Africa
South Africa's olive oil industry is a rising star. With its Mediterranean climate, the Western Cape is the heart of production. Small-scale farmers are key players, alongside larger estates. South Africa focuses on high-quality, award-winning extra virgin olive oil. Varieties like Frantoio and Coratina thrive, producing robust and flavorful oils. Despite challenges like drought, South Africa's olive oil industry is poised for exciting growth, potentially becoming a major exporter.
All-Time Wins
55 Gold
23 Silver
Year | Gold | Silver | Awards | Entries | Success Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 67 |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 63 |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 100 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 63 |
| 2021 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 90 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 67 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 60 |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 41 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 22 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 11 |
South Africa
Entries, awards and success rates
Entries, awards and success rates
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