EVOO
The Andalusian city of Córdoba hosted the first “International Congress of Extra Virgin Olive Oil” organized by QvExtra, an association of EVOO producers. The program featured presentations on health, gastronomy,…
In Italy, pastry chefs and producers are exploiting the sweet character of certain olive oil varieties to make unexpected festive treats. Experts and producers make great efforts to explain that…
A Nelson primary school is blending education and environmental awareness by making its own olive oil. Clifton Terrace School in Atawhai makes and sells the oil, with pupils and their…
The AOA is running a series of olive oil assessment and judges training courses in March 2014, with separate days covering Basic – Introduction to EVOO and Advanced – Assessment…
“Building Bridges” was the theme of the International Congress of Extra Virgin Olive Oil held recently in Córdoba, Spain. One of its main objectives is the creation of an international…
Back in the spring, I noticed that a whiff of the cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil in the cupboard brought to mind a recent engine oil change rather than my…
The AOA has developed a television commercial featuring leading nutritionist Joanna McMillan, which will air between 1 –21 December. The 30-second commercial will be shown in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth…
There has been excellent media publicity from the NZ EVOO Awards and the key winners have reported a surge in enquiries for their products. Olives NZ executive officer Gayle Sheridan…