what makes ilove olive oil different?

  • Personal attention to quality - our olive growers pay special attention to their trees and are committed to producing the finest quality of fruit for pressing - we participate in the harvest and usually attend the pressing - every bottle of ilove extra virgin olive oil receives the personal attention one would expect of an ultra premium product. Only top quality olive oil is accepted, which is carefully stored and rechecked before the final blending. There are no additives to our product - it is 100% New Zealand extra virgin olive oil sourced from boutique growers.
  • The cool climate of New Zealand - the olive growing regions have long, hot summer days evolving into cool winter days - consequentially, fruit ripens over a longer period and develops the intense, fruity flavours that are also experienced with cool climate wine - New Zealand's geographical isolation and its low population give it climate conditions that can only be imagined in other parts of the world. The clean, pure atmosphere gives us breathtaking starry nights and a cleanness of flavours that must be tasted to be believed.
  • Innovation that respects tradition - All of our groves are new, so we have had the ability to pick the best cultivars, apply new growing techniques and try different olive oil blends. We have tried to keep the best of the past while making use of new ideas and techniques to develop a better taste experience. To this end we will continually develop new ways in which to use ilove extra virgin olive oil for finishing fine foods and also provide people with tips on how to maintain the quality of ilove extra virgin olive oil which, after all, is a perishable product.
  • Responsive to our customer - ilove extra virgin olive oil has been developed and designed for discerning customers who want nothing less than the best - we share that view, as do our processors, blenders, retailers and distributors - our web site provides us with the ability to hear directly from our customers and continually work at making ilove even better - we have a passion for perfection which is at the core of our business and customer relationships. Our aim is to have an olive grower visit retail outlets whenever practicable and talk about ilove olive oil - our business will be built on deep and honest relationships with our distributors and retailers.