Apr 23, 2014 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Olive oil arouses a great deal of passion in Spain, and the news that Italians are looking to take a huge bite out of the country’s market leader Deoleo has sent the Spanish government scurrying to defend the company. Spain is the world’s largest olive...
Apr 23, 2014 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
(Reuters) – Spanish olive oil manufacturer Deoleo said on Thursday all offers received for a 31% stake in the firm had been below Wednesday’s closing share price, 0.42 euros per share.
Apr 23, 2014 | EVOO, NZ, Olive Oil News
New Zealand entries have traditionally performed very well at the LA International EVOO Competition, however many producers find the relatively early timing of the event difficult – entries close on 3 July, with judging on 17-18 July. Olives NZ has therefore...
Apr 23, 2014 | EVOO, NZ, Olive Oil News
Trees dripping with olives are begging for an early harvest, and that means a hefty workload for growers who also have grapes to pick. Sunny weather and light showers have resulted in bumper crops and two months of intense activity. Growers usually have a break...
Apr 23, 2014 | EVOO, NZ, Olive Oil News
The judging panel for the 2014 NZ EVOO Awards has been finalised and once again includes both international and New Zealand judges. The original Sensory Panel members are being rotated through the judging panel to make use of their valued expertise, and at least one...
Apr 23, 2014 | EVOO, NZ, Olive Oil News
Rangihoua Estate’s Waiheke Blend and Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil were hand selected to be part of 15 culinary products showcased to international media at Rydges Hotel in Wellington.