Waiheke Island producer Rangihoua Estate received the top honour of Best in Show for its ‘Waiheke Blend’ EVOO at the 2012 New Zealand Gourmet Oil Competition, the win backing up Rangihoua’s 2012 Supreme Champion award at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Over 40 entries were received for this year’s competition, with 4 Gold, 7 Silver and 12 Bronze Medals awarded. The competition is open to New Zealand produced olive and other oils and is judged by a panel of independent food industry experts. Other Golds were awarded to Evergreen Olive Estate’s Koroneiki Blend EVOO and Northland Man O’ War EVOO. Download full results http://www.theshow.co.nz/2012-show/feature-competitions/olive-oil/.
