There are few crops on earth that have such a long and colourful history.
Read on for 10 fun facts about the not-so-humble olive.

We woke on 1 January in Baeza, a tiny village surrounded by olive groves and full of charm, in Jaen, Andalusia, Spain which is known as the world capital of olive oil. On our visit, we got the chance to see trees that were hundreds of years old and still producing.

We arrived back in Australia on 10 January just prior to the Covid-19 outbreak and were shocked as we watched the pandemic unfold in places we had been only weeks before.

Gooey Swedish EVOO cake

One of those quick yet impressive festive cakes is pharmacist and nutritionist Sarah Gray's Gooey Swedish EVOO cake. Recipe courtesy of olivewellnessinstitute.org

Do you know which olives are best for oil and which ones are good to eat? There are over 2,000 varieties of olive species globally, around 150 are grown for food and oil production. Australia first started producing olives and olive oil in the 1800s, with the first trees planted near Parramatta in New South Wales.

Check out our short guide to the olives we grow and love.

One of Grumpy Grandma's biggest fans is Chef Gavin Hughes (and we must confess we have a huge crush on him too). He has generously shared with us a delicious recipe using our Wood Smoked Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we hope you love this puttanesca sauce recipe.

Olive-based products have been embraced for health and wellness for a long time, be it the olive leaf, the bark or the fruit itself. So what makes extra virgin olive oil so special?

After reading this we'll have you adding extra virgin olive oil to everything!

Paul and Kerry from Nimbin Valley Dairy produce a range of cow and goat milk cheeses on their farm in Nimbin, NSW. 

We asked Paul and Kerry to taste-test our range of semi dried olives and suggest matching cheeses to complement these Northern Rivers delights. Read on to see what they suggest.

What’s the key to a great lamb roast? We ask Warren from Boorabee Dorper Stud to share his recipe and tips for a roast leg of lamb perfect for Easter Sunday feasting. Read on for the incredible tasting recipe.