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Olives New Zealand executive officer has some important reminders for members – and a great special offer for those who haven’t joined the national industry organisation yet: Certification Certification 2016…
After almost 20 years of olive oil, hazelnut trees and bumper crops of horseradish, the team behind Greytown’s Fantail Grove are passing the torch. Margot MacGillivray and Richard Schofield, who…
When most people think of olive oil they see ancient, romantic groves and undulating hills in exotic, far-flung Mediterranean locales such as Spain, Italy and Greece. But since Australia’s recent…
“Except the vine, there is no plant which bears a fruit of as great importance as the olive.” A quote from ancient Roman philosopher Pliny that still rings true to…
It’s not difficult to find a bottle labeled “extra virgin olive oil” — a term that’s not only ubiquitous, but that is also synonymous in most people’s minds with a…
Acting on this continuing issue, the AOA has launched a Change.Org online petition to let the government know that consumers really do care about truth in labelling, and want to…
The vast majority of imported “extra virgin olive oil” in Australian supermarkets fails to meet local and international standards, renewing concerns shoppers are paying a premium for inferior products. Tests…
Local producers continued to make their mark on the international stage at the Olive Japan 2016 competition, taking home a total of 10 Gold and nine Silver medals. The 2016…
The European Commission has approved the Protected Geographical Indication PGI ‘Sicilia’ (Sicily) for extra virgin olive oil produced on the island. The second territorial geographical indication (the first is the…
Olearum, a nonprofit association, celebrates its 9th annual congress in Jaén, Spain. Members, residents of Jaén and even a few international attendees showed to attend workshops and learn the benefits…