Originally an initiative of the South Australian industry body, Olives S.A., Encounter Olives has been established by a dedicated group of growers intent on finding viable markets overseas for our product.

It is estimated that 90% of Australian olive oil is produced from 10 major cultivars. These include Arbequina, barnea, Coratina, Corregiola, Frantoio, Koroneiki, Leccino, Manzanillo, Pendolino and Picual.

The fruit is grown in widespread areas from the warmer northern regions of Queensland and New South Wales, through temperate New South Wales and Victoria, in coastal Southern Western Australia and in the milder climates of South Australia and Tasmania.

Encouter Olives is a group tying all these growers together for greater representation.

Membership Enquires

If you are an Australian olive grower and are interested in becoming a member or just require further information about who we are, and what we are trying to achieve, please do not hesitate to contact us.