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Olives New Zealand has a special on membership given that the new financial year is underway – currently 25% off. There’s no better time to join for all the great membership benefits such as access to certification and use of the OliveMark quality guarantee. Details and documentation here.
Olives New Zealand 2016 Certification is now open and all members should have received the appropriate documentation. This is also available on the website here. ONZ EO Gayle Sheridan has fielded a number of queries regarding fees, and is pleased to confirm that they remain the same as last year – and are in fact…
The New Zealand organic sector has grown by more than 11% per annum since 2012, according to the 2016 New Zealand Organic Market Report. The growth is being driven by consumer demand both domestically and overseas and follows a worldwide trend that is showing no signs of slowing, says Brendan Hoare, Chief Executive of Organics…
Entries are now open for the 2016 New Zealand Royal Easter Show Olive Oil competition, with important dates to note as follows: entries close on September 5, with oil samples due by September 19 and judging to take place on September 27. Schedules will be circulated in mid-July. Enquiries to convenor Mike Cundy via: [email protected].…
Vera Jeffs is giving any person the opportunity to come out and pick over 40 olive trees for free to keep, as her and her husband are unable to do the work themselves due to health issues.
(Reprinted from ABC Rural) As the Deputy Prime Minister took his campaign to a safe Queensland seat, the welcome might have been warm but farmers were happy to vent their frustration at the controversial backpacker tax changes.
A fortnight ago, the AOA launched a Change.Org online petition to let the government know that consumers really do care about truth in labelling, and want to get what they pay for. The petition calls for the Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs to bring the existing – currently voluntary – Australian Standard for…
The Organic Federation of Australia is calling for nominations for a new board member. The directorship is available for someone with depth and experience in any of the following areas: retailing, consumer interface, brand recognition, global marketing trends, dairy/horticulture/grain product development and/or category expansion. If you would like to contribute to the leadership, lobbying and…
Dozens of phenolic compounds have been identified in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), each with their own unique health benefits. One of the benefits of these compounds is they have high bioavailability, extensive research reporting the anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral properties obtained from these compounds. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-news/olive-oil-and-infection/51057 Look for our comprehensive coverage of Olive Japan…
The Best Olive Oils Marketplace, an online e-commerce platform featuring the winners of the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC), is set to launch in just a few days. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/marketplace-for-worlds-best-extra-virgin-olive-oils-nears-launch/51529