Entries are now open for the 2012 New Zealand Gourmet Oil Competition, a celebration of the quality and variety of culinary oils available for retail sale in New Zealand. Run by the Canterbury A&P Association in conjunction with the Canterbury A&P Show, the competition is open to New Zealand-produced oils, with classes for EVOO (Light, Medium and Intense), Walnut Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Avocado Oil, and Infused Olive Oil. Entries are judged by a panel of independent food industry experts, competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, Best in Class for each section and ultimately Best in Show. Entries close 5pm Thursday, 25 October, with winners announced on 31 October. Winning oils will be on display in the Food & Wine NZ Pavilion at the 150th Canterbury A&P Show, 14-16 November at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch. Entries http://www.theshow.co.nz/2012-show/feature-competitions/olive-oil/.
