May 17, 2016 | NZ, Olive business, Services
Olives New Zealand executive officer has some important reminders for members – and a great special offer for those who haven’t joined the national industry organisation yet: Certification Certification 2016 is underway, with the first samples already at the Oil...
May 17, 2016 | General Olive News, NZ, Olive business
After almost 20 years of olive oil, hazelnut trees and bumper crops of horseradish, the team behind Greytown’s Fantail Grove are passing the torch. Margot MacGillivray and Richard Schofield, who have owned and managed the 25ha olive grove on Bidwills Cutting Rd...
May 10, 2016 | NZ, Olive business
Olives New Zealand members have a great new marketing tool available, with the launch of new olive oil recipe pads at the recent AGM. The second in the series, the recipe leaflets have proven a great opportunity to upsell products via recipe samples offered at markets...
May 10, 2016 | NZ, Services
Olives New Zealand received great news this week, with the approval of funding for the Focus Grove Project via the 2016 round of Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) allocations. The organisation will receive a grant of $35,660 from the government, which boosts strong...
Mar 7, 2016 | Australia, Competitions, International News/Trends, NZ
Entries are now open for the Olive Japan 2016 International Extra Virgin Oive Oil Competition, being held in Tokyo in April. A multi-faceted event, Olive Japan also incorporates a Practical Sensory Science Seminar, featuring experts from across the globe including...
Mar 7, 2016 | Australia, Competitions, International News/Trends, NZ
The entry period for the ATHENA International Olive Oil Competition has been extended and entries can now be submitted until March 8. Judged by international experts from across the globe, the ATHENA competition will award Gold, Silver, Bronze and also Double Gold...
