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Friday 26 April 2024

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Foodstuffs flags olive oil shortage, price rises 26th March 2024 /

Foodstuffs flags olive oil shortage, price rises

Consecutive years of extreme weather conditions in Spain and the Mediterranean are creating a global shortage of olive oil, with New Zealand prices reflecting the squeeze, according to Foodstuffs.


Allpress looks beyond olive oil in destination drive 22nd August 2023 /

Allpress looks beyond olive oil in destination drive

The founder of the Allpress espresso empire is turning his attention to building up an olive and tourism operation on Waiheke Island.


…while Kapiti, Wairarapa dominate Olive Oil Awards 10th October 2022 /

…while Kapiti, Wairarapa dominate Olive Oil Awards

Kapiti and Wairarapa olive oil makers dominated the annual New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards, winning four of the five major awards for Olive Oil Excellence.


Support to extend country of origin labelling 14th February 2022 /

Support to extend country of origin labelling

Top New Zealand oil producer The Olive Press supports a call to extend country of origin labelling to its products.


NZ labelled olive oils not always local – Consumer NZ 11th February 2022 /

NZ labelled olive oils not always local – Consumer NZ

Consumer NZ has found some oils labelled as New Zealand also contain imported oils.


Kāpiti, Wairarapa olive oil makers sweep major awards 11th October 2021 /

Kāpiti, Wairarapa olive oil makers sweep major awards

Kāpiti and Wairarapa olive oil makers have swept the annual New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards, winning all five major accolades.


“Time to tick” – The Good Oil owner preps plant protein play, new $2m factory 1st October 2021 /

“Time to tick” – The Good Oil owner preps plant protein play, new $2m factory

The Canterbury-based company is testing market opportunities for New Zealand soybean protein and new foods.


Olive Black takes gong in New York 31st May 2021 /

Olive Black takes gong in New York

Wairarapa olive oil producer Olive Black has won a gold medal at the New York International Olive Competition.