Why choose extra virgin olive oil for your restaurant, café and kitchen? If you want the highest standards and gorgeous flavours, opting for olive oil bottles filled with fresh, premium local ingredients is the right decision. Natural goodness in an olive oil bottle Premium, extra virgin olive oil is natural, unrefined and hasn’t been extracted using chemicals or heat: leaving it high in antioxidants and healthy fats. No preservatives or blends – just 100% natural juice from the olives Fresh is best – for olive oil flavour they’ll love If you want exceptional quality olive oil and a richer fla ..read more

We’re often asked about proven olive oil benefits: olive oil nutrition, olive oil calories – and the power of extra virgin olive oil. The good news is that it doesn’t just taste great: studies demonstrate olive oil’s positive effects on our hearts, brains, joints and more. Olive oil nutrition: healthy fats Olive oil consists mostly of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). Studies suggest that a MUFA-rich Mediterranean diet can help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. According to the Australian Heart Foundation, unsaturated fats can also help improve cholestero ..read more

1. Get the glow: how olive oil improves skin complexion Let’s start from the basics: consuming extra virgin olive oil benefits your skin and overall appearance, especially as part of a healthy diet (like the olive-oil rich Mediterranean-like diet). Olive oil is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats, known to be beneficial for maintaining hydrated, supple, “springy” skin. 2. Antioxidants: olive oil for skin health When people ask ‘is olive oil good for skin?, we can’t go past its abundant antioxidant content. Antioxidants help fight cellular damage caused by free radicals – and an antioxidan ..read more

The olive tree is among the oldest known cultivated trees in the world and and pressing the olive fruit to produce olive oil or “Liquid Gold”, as it was referred to by Homer in the Iliad, dates back to 3000 BCE in Ancient Greece. Fast forward to today and while the scale of olive oil production has grown and the equipment used has become far more sophisticated, the same fundamental principles apply – the fruit of the olive tree is harvested, cleaned and then crushed (or pressed) to extract the oil. But at every step in the process, there are a myriad of factors that can make a world of differe ..read more

Positioned on a ridge with panoramic views of the picturesque Hunter Valley, Oli Mio Estate exudes Southern European charm – making it the perfect home for one of the region’s most loved olive oil labels. The landmark property set on 60 acres in Pokolbin, just two hours north of Sydney, features a Tuscan-style private residence overlooking immaculate gardens, which include more than 250 rose bushes, and the estate’s olive grove and vineyard. A truly special place, Olio Mio Estate’s owners Lawrie and Lee Rawson purchased the property in 2021. A couple with a long-held and deep affection for the ..read more