Nov 17, 2015 | EVOO, NZ, Olive business
That home-made olive-oil dressing could cost you more in just a few weeks. New Zealand importer of European foods, William Aitken & Co, says this month a shortage of supply from last season in the Mediterranean is likely to kick in for New Zealanders. Even more...
Nov 17, 2015 | Environment, EVOO, NZ
New Zealand’s best olive oil this year is a mellow grassy green, thick and fragrant, peppery and charged with subtle fruitiness. It comes from 20-year-old trees grown on a warm north-facing slope overlooking Robinsons Bay. On a cool, settled day in spring, the...
Nov 17, 2015 | Australia, International News/Trends, NZ, Olive business
TakeStock, ‘the Ebay of the food industry’, says it can find buyers for unsold stock as well as reducing food waste, cutting storage costs and helping food companies find a bargain. Hmmm … does anyone else feel uncomfortable about this opportunity to move...
Nov 4, 2015 | NZ, Olive business, Surveys
With funding now secured thanks to outstanding grower support, the ONZ Focus Grove Project is off and running. A round of preliminary visits to the four Focus Groves will occur in November, to assess their current status and to provide advice on the grove management...
Oct 22, 2015 | NZ, Olive business
Ryan Media and Olives NZ are providing a special offer to Olives NZ members, with the latest 2015 Olive Industry Directory available at half price – less than $20 including postage. Click here for more information.
Oct 22, 2015 | Australia, NZ, Olive business
Thanks to all the small-batch processors who have contacted us with their details; they’re now on our register, which we reference to connect processors with people wanting to utilise their services. The FOE and Olivegrower team have had a number of enquiries this...
