New Zealand
Aug. 18, 2021
Producers in New Zealand Celebrate Bumper Harvest
While olive farmers reported high quality as well, not everyone saw production totals increase.
Jun. 2, 2021
Despite Covid and Drought, Australian and New Zealand Producers Shine at NYIOOC
Australian producers took home a record-high 13 Gold Awards, while producers from New Zealand earned a perfect success rate.
May. 19, 2020
New Zealand's Producers Rake in Awards at 8th NYIOOC
New Zealand producers earned a record-setting seven awards from eight entries at the 2020 edition of the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
Sep. 2, 2019
In Australia, Advocates Call for Improved Health Rating for Olive Oil
An independent report commissioned by the Australian government recommended that olive oil's health star rating should not be improved due to its saturated fat content. Opponents said the report misses the bigger health picture.
Jul. 5, 2018
New Zealand Olive Oil Producers Set for Record Year
Olive oil production is at a record high in New Zealand with the potential to double in the coming years.
May. 18, 2017
New Zealand Yields Down Due to Severe Weather
"We are late to begin (harvesting) by two weeks and I would say the crop is down in volume by at least a third possibly half in some groves." Anne Stanimiroff co-owner of the Rangihoua Olive Estate told Olive Oil Times.
Jan. 16, 2017 Australia / NZ
Aug. 20, 2014 Fairs, Competitions
Olive Oil, Rice Center Stage at Third Southern Hemisphere Championship
Jul. 25, 2014 Fairs, Competitions
Jul. 11, 2013 Australia / NZ
Apr. 26, 2013 Fairs, Competitions
Australia and New Zealand Shine at International Olive Oil Competition
Mar. 8, 2012
The Demise of Olive New Zealand's Sensory Panel
The Executive of Olives New Zealand (ONZ) has recently announced that it will no longer run the assessment for its OliveMark certification programme in New Zealand.
Feb. 6, 2012
New Zealand's Central Otago province, with early winters and short summers, produces exceptional olive oils with unique characteristics that impress national judges year after year.
Jul. 24, 2011
New Zealand Says "No Thanks" to New Olive Oil Standards
As Australian olive oil celebrated new voluntary standards making it more difficult for European exporters to do business there, its sibling isn't along for the ride.
Feb. 18, 2011
Olive Council Calls Proposed Aussie Standards "Barriers to Trade"
The International Olive Council issued a statement calling for the reconsideration of the proposed olive oil standards for Australia and New Zealand.
Jan. 4, 2011
Australia, New Zealand Draft New Olive Oil Standards
A draft of new olive oil standards for Australia and New Zealand reveals strict labeling guidelines, while leaving a key international EVOO benchmark unchanged.
Nov. 4, 2010
Kapiti Olives Wins Best in Show at New Zealand Competition
Winning the award "confirms that our olive oil is consistently world class and gives reassurance to our customers that they are getting a truly premium product.” Graeme Harris