Jul 26, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olive Oil Shows, Seminars/Conference
In its June newsletter the International Olive Council (IOC) called its North American campaign to promote olives and olive oil “a success judging from the constant import growth recorded since its outset.” The 18-month, $1.7 million campaign was launched in...
Jul 26, 2013 | NZ, Olive Oil News, Olive Oil Shows
Billed as “A Gastronomic Affair,” New Zealand’s first olive-themed harvest festival has lived up to expectations if all the feedback from festival-goers is a guide. Harvest time in New Zealand is early winter and here in southern North Island the annual struggle is to...
Jul 26, 2013 | Olive Oil News, Olive Oil Shows, Seminars/Conference
Ever wondered what makes a good or bad olive oil and how show judges go about assessing its flavour and flaws? Olives SA is offering a course at the Adelaide Showground this Saturday which will not only provide the answers, but also a chance to taste some of the...
Jul 26, 2013 | EVOO, Olive Oil News, Olive Oil Shows, Seminars/Conference
The number of wineries to sign up to the winemaker-grapegrower code of conduct nearly doubled in 2011-2012. There are now 13 signatories, comprising medium and large wineries, to the Wine Industry Code of Conduct – a platform developed by the industry’s peak bodies to...
Jul 16, 2013 | Olive Oil News, Olive Oil Shows
Entries for the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flavoured Oil and Table Olives competitions close on Friday 2 August, with deliveries due 13-15 August. Olive growers are able to enter their products into classes for: Micro Volume Extra Virgin...
Jun 3, 2013 | Olive Oil Shows
The 2013 Olives SA Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Table Olives competitions will be judged on 28 September at the Adelaide Show grounds. Entries close for both on 16 August, with delivery of product from 16-23 September. As in previous years the Royal Agricultural &...
