Latest Industry News
State Fair seal helps consumers find olive oils that are worth the price
The Sacramento region’s artisanal olive oil producers are betting that a new competition at the California State Fair will further distinguish the quality of their extra-virgin products from the mass-produced oil that consumers can get for half the price at...
Olive Industry Directory – special offer for ONZ members
Ryan Media and Olives NZ are providing a special offer to Olives NZ members, with the latest 2015 Olive Industry Directory available at half price – less than $20 including postage. Click here for more information
NZ EVOO shortage
Olives New Zealand has received reports of low harvest in many regions in the North Island this year. A number of growers have no harvest and others are reporting less than 20% of what they harvested in 2014. This means that there will be a demand for certified NZ...
2015 ONZ Certification
ONZ reports that the first 2015 oils from Northland have already been assessed. The list of certified EVOOs is now on the ONZ website and will be updated as new results are received. Producers are reminded that the turnaround time for full results is now 5-6 weeks...
Olive Industry Directory notches up 10 years
The 2015 Australian and New Zealand Olive Industry Directory (OID) celebrates 10 years in print for this “must have” industry information source. Publisher Ryan Media began compiling annual industry listings in 2006, when there were just 520 olivegrowers and olive...