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Entries are now open for the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition, being held from 11-13 April 2016. With a panel of renowned judges from across the world, the…
I felt nauseous and dizzy. My attempted one week of following the intensive olive oil diet was not going well. It was eight in the morning and on an empty…
Harvest has started in Italy with great expectations in a season that is hoped to be something of a renaissance for the national olive growing sector, but it’s too soon…
The use of biomimicry to form nature-inspired oleogels could help manufacturers to better structure unsaturated fats to replace trans fats, say researchers.
A co-branding deal between Chinese business group Evergrande and Spanish co-operative Dcoop (formerly Hojiblanca Group), has kicked off with a special olive oil promotional campaign in China.
The 2015 Grove Census has now been emailed out to all Olives New Zealand members and around a third of forms have already been returned. Grower assistance in completing the…
The winners of the 2015 New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Awards, run by Olives New Zealand, were announced on October 3 at a formal dinner in Wellington. Top honours went…
The expansion of Wairarapa’s local olive press aims to boost the industry, and provide services and outlets for producers of any size. The Olive Press has transformed from being a…
The battle to shift the health perception of olive oil is ongoing according to the CEO of the Australian Olive Association, Lisa Rowntree. In delivering her report at the National…
Anyone considering going into olive-growing needs to be prepared to value-add to their products, according to Tumby Bay producer Brian Milner, Windy Hill Olives. Mr Milner is one of only…