International News/Trends

The Chair of the Organic Federation of Australia, Andre Leu, has been elected as the President of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). IFOAM is the world umbrella organisation that currently unites 750 member organisations in 116 countries, and the only organisation that advocates for organic agriculture at the international level. Leu was elected at the General Assembly in Korea during the 17th IFOAM Organic World Congress, attended by representatives from 100 countries.

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Entries are now open for the New Zealand Gourmet Oil Competition, with New Zealand’s first ever MasterChef winner Brett McGregor joining the judging panel.

In August, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes Programme will be presented in New Zealand for the first time.

Italy and Spain have dominated at the 9th International Olive Award, held as part of the 9th International Olive Congress – Zurich 2010.

Preparations are in full swing for the fourth edition of “Olio Capitale”, the Salon of typical, quality extra virgin olive oils organised by Fiera Trieste, and the 2010 calendar is brimming with anticipation.

In the next upcoming issue of the Olivegrower & Processor, read the profile on the new Olives New Zealand president, Andrew Taylor.

Savantes is a unique opportunity to taste some of the best extra virgin olive oils in the world, learn about current markets and trends and establish international networks.