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Belgian firm BioActor is one step closer to being able to lodge an application for its olive polyphenol product BonOlive, after a human intervention study confirmed its ability to protect post-menopausal women against osteoporosis.
We hope you’ve got your samples organised, because entries for the 2014 NZ EVOO Awards open on 11 August and close on 5 September, with the Awards Dinner to be held in Wellington on 4 October. The awards pack is now available for download here.
In the last edition of Friday Olive Extracts we reported on the incredible success achieved by New Zealand producers at this year’s Los Angeles Southern Hemisphere EVOO Awards. That success was even greater than reported, however, as we inadvertently left out the awards gained by three other New Zealand producers. Also on the winners list…
When oil extraction is complete at Lentara Olives on the West Tamar, the wallabies come in to feast. The rich paste of crushed olive fruits and stones is left outside for the wildlife, and to naturally biodegrade. But could such horticultural by-products or secondary crop products be a valuable source of flavour and aroma extracts?
Expression of Interests are being called for judges and stewards for the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show. Held in February and September each year, the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show judging areas include aquaculture, branded beef, branded lamb, coffee, deli meat, olive oil, pasta, professional bakery and regional food. If you’re interested in being a…
This year’s national industry event will be held in from September 17-19 at the Mercure Resort in the Hunter Valley, NSW, and will also include the inaugural levy payers meeting. It’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity to learn, network and celebrate the efforts of our industry’s best, with the program as follows:
It’s time! … to promote the knowledge and use of Australian and NZ EVOO in the domestic food market. The ARMONIA A.NZ.SA Award 2014 Olive Oil Championship is the only olive oil competition that brings producers, chefs, foodies, food bloggers and consumers together to celebrate and learn about olive oil. This happens through “Armonie in…
The most northern commercial olive grove in Western Australia has been sold to an international company. Eagle Vale Olives is a 3,000-tree grove located in the Shire of Chapman Valley, 470km north of Perth. An international company with properties at Gingin and Dandaragan has purchased the Eagle Vale brand, plant and table fruit recipes and…
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The Hunter Olive Show is on again this year, with Steve Mitchell once again at the helm. Entries are now open across all categories: Mild, Medium and Robust styles of Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Infused Olive Oil – Citrus Flavours, Other Flavours; Green Table Olives; Black Table Olives; Spiced or Flavoured Green Table Olives; Spiced…