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Entries 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…
Word 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…
The 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…
Healthy 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…
The 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…
The 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…
Do 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…
Olives 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…
Australia will host the Sol D’Oro International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition – Southern Hemisphere for the first time this year, with the 3rd edition of the event being held in…
The AOA Innovation Award was established in honour of Richard Whiting, who passed away in January 2015 from a brain tumour. Actively involved in the Australian Olive Industry since 1999…