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2016 Certification – a new record

ONZ Certification has hit a new record this year, with almost 200 samples submitted for testing. Even better is the news that so far all but one have been assessed as EVOO – a credit to the hard work and dedication of NZ producers. The list of certified EVOOs now...

NIR testing for polyphenols

Olives New Zealand EO Gayle Sheridan has reported that the NZ Oil Testing Service has been working hard to improve the NIR calibration for polyphenols, following issues identified earlier this year. As a result, they are once again able to offer polyphenol content by...

ONZ 2016 Certification – submit your oil now

Olives New Zealand 2016 Certification is now open and all members should have received the appropriate documentation. This is also available on the website here. ONZ EO Gayle Sheridan is pleased to confirm that fees remain the same as last year. Also, ONZ will receive...

NZ Harvest report

ONZ EO Gayle Sheridan has provided an overview of the NZ harvest to date: “Anthracnose continues to be reported across the country. This is such a shame as, with a rigorous proactive spraying regime, this could have been prevented. Unlike the frosts which are also...