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Seminar – Judging EVOO and Flavoured Oils
Registrations are open for the ONZ Judging EVOO and Flavoured Oils Seminar, being held in Auckland on 22 September. The advanced course, presented by experts Peter Olson and Margi Kirkby, is open to members wanting to improve their tasting skills and learn about the...
Sensory Course “Benchmarking Taster Abilities”
Want to improve your olive oil tasting skills? And see California? Here’s your chance to do both. Benchmarking Taster Abilities is a one-day course being run by expert tasters Paul Vossen (University of California) and our own Richard Gawel. Designed for those seeking...
2015 Sydney Royal Spring Fine Food Show
Entries are now open for the 2015 Sydney Royal Spring Fine Food Show, hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS). Judging for the six categories will take place from 26 August to 9 September at the Sydney Showground, with 2015 competition innovations...
Italy raises awareness over fraudulent olive oil
Italy's largest farming group and lobby has warned of deceptive practices to sell imported products as genuine Italian extra virgin olive oil. According to Coldiretti, Italy imported some 666,000 tons of olive oil and olive pomace in 2014, a 38% increase on the...
Small-batch processors register still growing
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 utilize their services. The FOE and Olivegrower team regularly have enquiries from people...