Jun 20, 2016 | General Olive News, NZ, Olive Oil News
The harvest of 1400 olive trees in Marlborough will use traditional European methods this weekend – long mats and big sticks. The Marlborough Returned and Services Association (RSA) is holding its annual olive harvest at the Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove, in...
Jun 7, 2016 | NZ, Olive business
Olives New Zealand has a special on membership given that the new financial year is underway – currently 25% off. There’s no better time to join for all the great membership benefits such as access to certification and use of the OliveMark quality guarantee. Details...
Jun 7, 2016 | NZ, Olive business, Services
Olives New Zealand 2016 Certification is now open and all members should have received the appropriate documentation. This is also available on the website here. ONZ EO Gayle Sheridan has fielded a number of queries regarding fees, and is pleased to confirm that they...
Jun 7, 2016 | General Olive News, NZ, Organic
The New Zealand organic sector has grown by more than 11% per annum since 2012, according to the 2016 New Zealand Organic Market Report. The growth is being driven by consumer demand both domestically and overseas and follows a worldwide trend that is showing no signs...
Jun 7, 2016 | Competitions, Marketing, NZ, Olive Oil Shows, Suppliers & Announcements
Entries are now open for the 2016 New Zealand Royal Easter Show Olive Oil competition, with important dates to note as follows: entries close on September 5, with oil samples due by September 19 and judging to take place on September 27. Schedules will be circulated...
May 17, 2016 | NZ, Olive business, Olive Oil News
New Zealand olive growers are advising consumers to buy local after a scandal about imported olive oils overseas. In Australia tests on 27 imported bottles of extra virgin olive oil sold commonly at supermarkets showed 85% failed to meet Australia’s voluntary...
