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In the 2006-2007 season, including olive oil and olives, almost 7 million quintals will be produced, a bit less than the previous year and equal to almost two thirds of the national consumption requirements. The value is that of three billion euros, with the aim of a billion in exports. This is the picture of […]

by Tim Cronshaw, Waipara has established itself as an olive-growing district, after groves there won three gold medals at the Olives New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards in Wellington. Among the gold-medal oils were a leccino, frantoio and barnea- Bevian blend and another Bevian blend from seven varieties by Olive Agencies New Zealand owners […]

By Ellen Vaz, Cudal olive growers Ross and Trish Bragg make the most of their product around the house, and not just in cooking. Their award-winning Paling Yards extra virgin olive oil comes in handy for a variety of things. “We use it for absolutely everything. We even use the oil from the bottom of […]

L’olivier, arbre millénaire et symbole de la paix, est le végétal dominant dans la région de Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, couvrant près de 115.000 hectares, soit 75% de la superficie arable et 20 % de patrimoine national en la matière. A titre illustratif, la production moyenne annuelle dans le territoire du ressort de l’Office régional de mise […]

The record number of entries in this, the sixth year of the Olives New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards reflects the expansion of the industry. The entries also reflect the outstanding quality of extra virgin olive oils produced in this country. Another record was set, this by Matapiro Olives of Hawke’s Bay who for […]