Nov 14, 2016 | NZ, Research
New Zealand growers have a last chance to be involved in the 2016 Olives New Zealand Olive Grove Census, so if you haven’t filled yours out, get writing now! And if you need a census form, contact admin@olivesnz.org.nz. This annual project, collating grove and...
Oct 10, 2016 | NZ, Seminars/Conference
The program for the Olives NZ Conference 2016 makes for a jam-packed weekend of ‘must have’ information, with the Conference on Saturday, 15 October, Awards Dinner that evening, and an Organoleptic Assessment Seminar on the Sunday, run by international Head Judge Reni...
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...
Sep 16, 2016 | NZ, Olive business, Olive Oil News
A new pressing facility and retail shop in Arbor Place, Greytown was opened by the Minister for Primary Industries, Hon Nathan Guy, on Sunday 25 May 2015. Source: The Olive Press Read full article here.
Sep 16, 2016 | NZ, Olive business
The Hawke’s Bay Branch of ONZ is holding a Field Day at Telegraph Hill on Sunday, 25 September, focusing on table olive production. Starting at 2 pm, the information-packed afternoon will cover: growing table olives – what Telegraph Hill does and the olives it...