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Final planning for the 2016 Olives New Zealand Conference is almost completed and the conference program and registration form will be available later this month. Being held in Wellington on…
Read MoreFarmhouse, natural, artisan, organic, free-range – manufacturers and suppliers use such terms on labels to create the impression in a shopper’s mind that their food is better than the industrial-scale…
Read MoreEntries for the NZ EVOO Awards officially open on 15 August but a few early entries have already been received by the competition organisers. There must be some great EVOOs…
Read MoreWord has obviously gotten around about the benefits of Olives NZ Certification, with 170 submissions to date from the 2016 harvest and more still to come. ONZ EO Gayle Sheridan…
Read MoreThe 2015 harvest was a disappointing one across much of New Zealand, with a difficult season and early frosts taking a heavy toll on crops. We’re pleased to report that…
Read MoreHealthy fats are friends not foes. And here’s why you should make extra virgin olive oil your BFF. Almost every week brings a new scientific study supporting the health benefits…
Read MoreThe 11th China International Olive Oil and Edible Oil Exhibition will be held in Beijing, China on 15-17 October 2016. The annual event is one of China’s leading olive…
Read MoreThe Fantastic Food + Drink Show is a new trade event for the specialty food business, celebrating “premium, gourmet, handcrafted, delicious and unique”. The organisers say the event will…
Read MoreDo you want to improve your tasting ability? Ever wondered how to describe different food flavours? Want to pick a good olive oil from a bad one? Two workshops being…
Read MoreOlives SA and Bald Hills Olive Grove are holding a free demonstration of mechanical pruning of olive trees, especially for new entrants to the industry looking for more information and…
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