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The 2014 Grove Census, conducted by Olives New Zealand, has now been sent out to all members and previous participants. The key data required is the 2014 harvest tonnage and…
The Olives New Zealand AGM & Conference will be held in Auckland on 28 March 2015, followed by both an Advanced Processor Course and Product Diversification Seminar on 29 March.…
The FOE and Olivegrower team regularly have enquiries from people looking for small-batch processors: it’s not uncommon for ‘home’ olive growers to want to produce their own oil, and weather-induced…
Olive oil is one of the eco-friendly cleaning products used to maintain the Sydney Opera House, as part of its environmental policy which includes “green cleaning” practices. The website of…
On October 23 in Athens, a meeting between Gennaro Sicolo, president of the Italian Association of Olive Growers (CNO), and the representatives of three growers co-operatives from Crete, Greece was…
As the world’s largest importer, the third-largest consumer and an increasing producer of olive oil, the quality of the end product in American supermarkets and restaurants takes on added importance.…
Winners of the 11th Fiesta! Olive Awards, organised by Fleurieu Food, were announced at an awards dinner on 7 November. A record number of 25 oil entries were received, with…
In the 92 days since Ian and Dot Roy’s Lowood farm became drought declared, the olive grove has had only 67mm of rain. On a property with no irrigation and…
The FOE and Olivegrower team regularly have enquiries from people looking for small-batch processors: it’s not uncommon for ‘home’ olive growers to want to produce their own oil, and weather-induced…
Imagine tasting the best of the world’s extra virgin olive oils in “the big apple”! Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes has been held in New York since 2012 and returns…