May 17, 2016 | General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business
As American olive oil producers continue efforts to expand the market for their products, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would provide significant relief to exporters. Trade Deal Would Remove Tariff Imbalance for U.S. Olive Oil...
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...
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 17, 2016 | Australia, Olive business, Olive Oil News
“Except the vine, there is no plant which bears a fruit of as great importance as the olive.” A quote from ancient Roman philosopher Pliny that still rings true to local olive producers, who from humble beginnings, have now grown their farming businesses...
May 17, 2016 | Australia, General Olive News, Labelling, Olive business, Olive Oil News
It’s not difficult to find a bottle labeled “extra virgin olive oil” — a term that’s not only ubiquitous, but that is also synonymous in most people’s minds with a high-quality product.
