We’re Now Australia’s Flos Olei Point. And That Changes Everything.
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 […]
Puglia: Italy’s Sun-Soaked Olive Oil Powerhouse
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, […]
The Good Oil Truth
A Simple Video… and a 5% Drop in Gestational Diabetes Let’s get straight to it. A major randomised clinical trial (2025) out of Madrid looked at something incredibly simple: What happens if pregnant women are just shown how to follow a Mediterranean diet properly? Not one-on-one coaching.Not expensive programs.Just an 8-minute video guided by a […]
Inside the Panel: Our Journey to Wagga Wagga
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 […]
EVOO Certifications: What PDO, PGI & Organic Really Mean — And Why They Matter
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 […]
The 8 Myths of EVOO
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 […]
The Viral Olive Oil Shot
Why millions are starting their morning with extra virgin olive oil There’s a new ritual taking over social media. While some people enjoy a coffee to start the day, millions of people online are now doing something far more Mediterranean. They’re taking a shot of extra virgin olive oil. TikTok and Instagram are flooded with […]
Plastic Bottles and Olive Oil: A Bad Combination
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 […]
Why the Right Fat Matters
Every year on March 4, the world marks World Obesity Day — a moment to pause and look at one of the fastest growing health challenges on the planet. The numbers are confronting. According to the World Health Organization, more than 800 million adults globally live with obesity, and that number has almost tripled in […]
We take EVOO seriously this is why.
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 […]