Mt Grey Olives was established in late 2009 following the purchase of
a mature olive grove on a lifestyle block near Amberley, North Canterbury. The grove has approximately 1800 trees as well as 600 lavender plants. Olive varieties include Leccino (plus Minerva), Frantoio (plus J2), Barnea, Manzanillo and Verdale. Oil and table olives are produced - available for purchase and also served in several prominent winery/local and city restaurants. Some of the oil, and associated oil processing by-products, provide base material for the owners' complementary on-site business: Hancocks Excelsior Soap. The lavender flowers (angustifolia and grosso) are harvested and distilled onsite for use in many of Hancock's products. |