Sep 25, 2013 | EVOO, Olive Oil Shows
Judging has finished for the 2013 NZ EVOO Awards – and it sure was a tough one this year. The judging panel has reported some excellent oils, which will no doubt be reflected in the medal count. Competition for the Best in Class and Best in Show awards in particular...
Aug 23, 2013 | EVOO, Olive Oil Shows
The WA Olive Council is delighted with the response for the 2013 Royal Perth EVOO Competition, with 152 oils entered in this year’s competition. EO Pauline North said this is the best entry level in recent years, and includes a larger than usual number of interstate...
Aug 23, 2013 | EVOO, International News/Trends
More than 3,000 needy Greek families received a year’s supply of extra virgin olive oil from the country’s most popular olive oil brand. Altis, which is a household name in Greece, initiated a program to help make a difference for needy families during the country’s...
Aug 9, 2013 | EVOO, Labelling, NZ, Olive Oil News
Colin Baruch knew he was on to a good thing when a woman on a zebra crossing stopped, pointed at his car’s company logo, and grinned at him through the windscreen: “I buy that oil!” But street-level brand recognition for Baruch’s premium, extra...
Aug 9, 2013 | EVOO, NZ, Olive Oil Shows
New Zealand producers also achieved impressive results at the 2013 LA EVOO Southern Hemisphere Awards, taking a bundle of accolades including a Best of Class, five Gold, four Silver and a Bronze. Highest achiever was Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Grove, whose Robust Blend...