Highlights
- Australian Agricultural Projects wraps up 2025 harvest
- Olive oil quality improves over previous year
- EVOO supply supports major Australian supermarket brands
Australian Agricultural Projects (ASX:AAP) has successfully completed its 2025 olive harvest, marking a notable rise in production compared to the previous year. With a total output of 752,600 litres of olive oil, the harvest outcome is in line with expectations for an “on-year” in the company’s biennial crop cycle. This mirrors the production levels achieved in the 2023 harvest and reflects the seasonal nature of olive cultivation.
The company’s approach to sustainable farming and consistent agricultural practices has supported this outcome. While the volume is significant, it’s the quality of this year’s extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) that stands out. Preliminary testing shows an improvement in oil quality over last year, continuing to meet the industry’s EVOO standards. Final test results are awaited, which will confirm the product’s certification ahead of distribution. Notably, this development aligns with broader trends observed in ASX consumer stocks, where a focus on premium quality, traceability, and sustainable production methods is increasingly resonating with both investors and consumers.
A significant portion of the produced EVOO will be directed under an existing supply agreement to Cobram Estate (ASX:CBO). This partnership ensures the oil contributes to widely recognised brands such as Redisland and Cobram Estate, available across Australian supermarkets. The arrangement strengthens the reach of Australian Agricultural Projects’ harvest, helping support household names in the olive oil aisle. Non-EVOO grades from the harvest are set to be marketed through alternative channels, ensuring optimal use of all oil produced.
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As the industry continues to see demand for quality Australian-produced olive oil, the 2025 harvest places Australian Agricultural Projects in a strong position to contribute to the local and national supply chain. With quality and volume both trending positively, the outlook for the company’s seasonal cycle appears stable.
This year’s results underscore the company's operational rhythm and commitment to delivering consistent agricultural outcomes, reaffirming its place in Australia’s evolving olive oil landscape.