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The 2014 Olives NZ Conference is being held in Wellington on Saturday, 22 March. The focus of the conference is marketing and sales, with keynote speakers including Richard Shirtcliffe of Tuatara Breweries and Amanda Bailey of The Olive Centre, Australia. An optional Sunday excursion to Wairarapa will encompass Juno, Olivo and Lot Eight olive groves…
The Annual General Meeting for Olives New Zealand will be held at the Brentwood Hotel, Wellington on Saturday, 22 March. Key dates are: • 20 January – notice of AGM, call for remits and vice president nominations to all members • 14 February – final date for receipt of remits and nominations • 17 February – voting papers…
A new study from New Zealand has found that nutritional food labels in use under the country’s daily intake system of labelling are not as effective as once thought and could be adversely impacting public health.
Spanish olive oil publication Olimerca is inviting entries for the inaugural “Aristeo” International Photography Competition. Total prize money of €1,900 is on offer for photos related to the olive tree, olive oil or table olives. Entries from across the world are welcome and anyone over 18 may enter up to three photos, to be received…
The Eleotechnia 2014 Mediterranean Olive Oil and Olive exhibition will be held in Ellineko, Greece from March 7-11. Organisers say the event will bring together private and co-operative olive oil producers, retailers, distributors, importers-exporters and consumers, and will be framed by parallel events including congresses, one-day meetings and company presentations. The 6th Aristion Quality EVOO…
In its fifth edition under the title of “Flos Olei” – formerly published as Guida all’Extravergine by a different publishing house – Marco Oreggia’s guide was presented to the press and public in Rome last month. Eight Australian and New Zealand producers were showcased in the 2014 guide: Australia: WA – Forest Edge Farm; SA…
If you want to export organic to Korea, Australian Certified Organic says it can get you there. Australian Certified Organic provides increased access to Korean markets and is the only Australian certifying body with an equivalency agreement with the Republic of Korea, ensuring that your product can wear the Korean Certified Organic logo within Korea.…
The WA Olive Council’s 2014 EVOO tasting workshops will be run on Saturday, 15 February – Introduction to EVOO – and Sunday, 16 February – Advanced Assessment of EVOO. The workshops are open to anyone with an interest in olive oil, and those successful in completing the advanced course will be eligible to join the…
Have you booked for the AOA’s 2014 olive oil assessment and judges training courses yet? The course will run in March, with separate days covering Basic – Introduction to EVOO and Advanced – Assessment of EVOO. Completion of the advanced course and a proficiency test will enable participants to join the AOA’s list of accredited…
Researcher IBISWorld forecast strong growth for organics in 2013 and it continues to do so in 2014 in its latest report. IBISWorld anticipates revenue for Australia’s organic farming to increase by 13.7% over 2014 on the back of strong consumer demand, with revenue expected to reach $707.7 million.