Some members of the Australian olive industry have also received a mysterious package in their letterboxes, sent by AOA Head Judge Shane Cummins. That mysterious package is, in fact, samples for Part 1 of The Tastebook, a sensory training initiative in appreciating, describing and improving EVOO and table olives. The Tastebook is a component of a broader AOA training program that will include Masterclasses for EVOO and table olive judging, annual refresher courses and an expansion of the Young Judges Program.
Those who received the sample package will have also received an email from Peter McFarlane with all the information needed to take part in this great initiative – check your Inbox if you haven’t seen it yet! And if you can’t find it, or have any further questions, send them to Shane at wizardofolives@hotmail.com or Peter McFarlane at peter@mc.com.au – or give Shane a call on 0421 910 474 after hours.
We’ll take a good look at The Tastebook, including its aims and processes, in the March edition of Olivegrower & Processor.
