Jan 13, 2014 | EVOO, NZ, Olive Oil News
A Nelson primary school is blending education and environmental awareness by making its own olive oil. Clifton Terrace School in Atawhai makes and sells the oil, with pupils and their families helping in the process each year. The oil has been named after Stan Carter,...
Dec 31, 2013 | EVOO, Olive Oil News
The AOA is running a series of olive oil assessment and judges training courses in March 2014, with separate days covering Basic – Introduction to EVOO and Advanced – Assessment of EVOO. Those completing the advanced course can sit a proficiency test, and if passed...
Dec 31, 2013 | EVOO, Olive Oil News
“Building Bridges” was the theme of the International Congress of Extra Virgin Olive Oil held recently in Córdoba, Spain. One of its main objectives is the creation of an international network of producers, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) experts, doctors, journalists...
Nov 29, 2013 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Back in the spring, I noticed that a whiff of the cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil in the cupboard brought to mind a recent engine oil change rather than my idea of what the sun-drenched olive groves of Italy should smell like. When it comes to cooking oils, the...
Nov 29, 2013 | EVOO, Olive Oil News, Uncategorised
The AOA has developed a television commercial featuring leading nutritionist Joanna McMillan, which will air between 1 –21 December. The 30-second commercial will be shown in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide during key programs including The Today Show,...