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This week the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced the election of the board of directors for a new state commission established to coordinate the California’s olive oil industry’s…
Read MoreA new olive oil commission in California will regulate standards and grades for product produced in the state. Mislabeling of olive oil has stirred controversy, as importers of lower-quality oils…
Read MoreThe politically-charged takeover battle for Deoleo has ended, with the purchase of the company by a UK-based private equity firm. Concluding a months-long bidding war, Deoleo’s majority shareholders – a…
Read MoreOlive oil arouses a great deal of passion in Spain, and the news that Italians are looking to take a huge bite out of the country’s market leader Deoleo has…
Read More(Reuters) – Spanish olive oil manufacturer Deoleo said on Thursday all offers received for a 31% stake in the firm had been below Wednesday’s closing share price, 0.42 euros per…
Read MoreNew Zealand entries have traditionally performed very well at the LA International EVOO Competition, however many producers find the relatively early timing of the event difficult – entries close on…
Read MoreTrees dripping with olives are begging for an early harvest, and that means a hefty workload for growers who also have grapes to pick. Sunny weather and light showers have…
Read MoreThe judging panel for the 2014 NZ EVOO Awards has been finalised and once again includes both international and New Zealand judges. The original Sensory Panel members are being rotated…
Read MoreRangihoua Estate’s Waiheke Blend and Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil were hand selected to be part of 15 culinary products showcased to international media at Rydges Hotel in Wellington.
Read MoreThe 2014 Certification documentation has been loaded to the Olives NZ website and personalised packs will be sent to members in May. Northland, Auckland and Waiheke Island members should already…
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