Big news. The Good Oil Club is now officially recognised as Australia’s Flos Olei Point and we’re proud to be it. But what does that actually mean? Let’s keep it simple. This Is the Global Benchmark Flos Olei isn’t just a guide.It’s the international encyclopedia of the world’s 500 best extra virgin olive oils. Every […]
If Italy had a region that lives and breathes olive oil, it’s Puglia.Think ancient groves, centuries-old trees twisted by time, endless sun, and a coastline that gives life to some of the boldest, fruitiest, most expressive extra virgin olive oils in the Mediterranean. Puglia doesn’t whisper.Puglia shouts through its oils — big flavours, big aromas, […]
There’s a big difference between talking about quality… and stepping inside the system that defines it. That’s exactly what Lee and I set out to do when we travelled to Wagga Wagga to begin our journey with the Australian Olive Oil Sensory Panel (AOOSP). And what we discovered was a whole new level of respect […]
Because real quality isn’t an accident. It’s protected. In the world of premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, labels aren’t just marketing — they’re promises.Promises of origin.Promises of authenticity.Promises of standards that protect you, the producer, and the tradition behind every bottle. Europe takes this seriously. That’s why they created certification systems to guarantee that when […]
MYTH 1: Olive oil is not good for cooking What people believe:“Extra virgin olive oil burns easily. You should only use it raw.” The facts:Extra virgin olive oil is one of the most stable cooking fats available.Why? Natural antioxidants (polyphenols) + a high percentage of monounsaturated fats = excellent heat stability. Numerous studies show EVOO […]
Extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest foods you can consume — rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and healthy fats that support heart health, reduce inflammation and protect your cells. But the benefits of olive oil depend heavily on how it is stored. And one of the worst places for olive oil to live […]
We didn’t set out to follow trends.We followed the source. At a time when most Australians were still treating olive oil as a generic cooking fat, we went to where olive oil is treated as culture, agriculture, and craft — Italy. We immersed ourselves in the epicentre of global olive oil excellence, training in regions […]
Every olive harvest tells a story — but the 2025–2026 Italian season reads like a novel with two very different plot lines. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked groves of Puglia, Italy has just delivered one of the most contrasting harvests in recent memory. Tuscany & Umbria: The Quiet Side of the […]
We were greeted at the door by Giuliana — elegant, warm, passionate, and every bit the embodiment of a true Frantoiana. From that first moment, we knew we were stepping into something special: a family legacy nearly a century old, rooted in some of the most fertile land in all of Umbria. A Farm Born […]
The Truth Behind the Bottle Why EVOO wins every time — for flavour, purity, and your long-term health. When you walk down the supermarket aisle, it’s easy to be confused. Canola oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, “vegetable oil”… they’re all marketed as “heart healthy.” They’re cheap. They’re everywhere. And they’re hiding a dirty little secret: […]
