Apr 20, 2017 | Australia, Awards, EVOO, Olive Oil News
Olive oil producer Boundary Bend’s flagship retail brand, Cobram Estate, has won the Royal Agriculture Society of NSW President’s Medal. Finalists for the award were judged on their production techniques and community engagement strategy.
Apr 12, 2017 | Awards, Competitions, General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
The International Olive Council (IOC) announced today the winners of its annual Mario Solinas Quality Award. There were 149 entries, mostly from Spain (92) and Portugal (44). There were 5 entries from Italy, 2 from Greece, 2 from Tunisia, and 1 each from Croatia,...
Mar 23, 2017 | Australia, Awards, General Olive News
The Farm Biosecurity Program, Australia’s only national on-farm biosecurity awareness program, was recognised by winning the Australian Government’s prestigious government biosecurity award on Tuesday, 7 March.
Feb 23, 2017 | Awards, EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Acclaimed Andalusian chefs are not just winning prizes by using extra virgin olive oils in their dishes. They’re showing other chefs and locals the power of the product, and they say it’s just the beginning. 3 Spanish Chefs Who Are Ambassadors of Olive Oil...
Feb 16, 2017 | Australia, Awards, Olive business, Uncategorised
Creating a new olive oil co-operative in the Adelaide Hills to better target export markets is rural award finalist Bridget Ransome’s plan for the upcoming year. The economic development officer with Mount Barker District Council said local growers were...
Oct 10, 2016 | Awards, NZ
A record 136 entries were received for this year’s New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards – 117 extra virgin and 19 flavoured olive oils. The previous best was less than 100, with this year’s high count reflecting both the bountiful harvest and the increasing...