Each year the Academia Sevillano de Gastronomía y Turismo chooses a provincially grown or produced product to feature in their annual programmes and events and this year they have proclaimed 2024 as the Year of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Sevilla. I think during the present drought, with crop yields way down, it’s extra important to promote what we have growing on our doorstep so that, even if people have had do cut down on olive oil purchases, they remember to shop close to home whenever they can. We need to support homegrown.

D.O. Estepa is the only Denomination de Origin for olive oil in the province of Sevilla, so they will have a prominent role in our activities and events this year, but there are many other excellent small olive oil producers to highlight. Plus we will also be hosting other fun food events here in Sevilla so keep an eye on the ASGT Instagram account.