For the latest advice of preventing Anthracnose.Anthracnose Bulletin – October 2018...Read more
Please note there are new labelling guidelines for your olive oil. Please check your label contains all of the required information and check the minimum font sizes.Labelling Guidelines updated 14 11 2019...Read more
Racking Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Pablo Canamasas Once a tank is filled up with new, fresh oil, sediments removal should be done once a day for the first 3 days, and once a week after that. It is assumed that the sedimentation process inside the...Read more
For information on food labeling requirements see Guide to Food Labeling...Read more
One of the biggest issues facing olive groves in New Zealand is disease management. In particular Peacock Spot, Cercosporiose and Anthracnose. These diseases impact on tree health and crop load. Disease management has been researched and addressed...Read more
To bring our industry into line with other olive growing regions the Executive has approved that the withholding periods for commonly used pesticides be changed: 1. to match on label recommendations for products approved for use with olives 2...Read more
There is a bit of confusion around labelling flavoured oils and the following examples are based on the Australian Code of Practice for flavoured oils. Infused Oils are those oils to which essence, etc. have been added. Front label: Brand Lemon...Read more
Here is a presentation by Dr Laurence Eyres on the health benefits of EVOO. You might find this handy for talking with people or even as a handout. Health benefits of olive oils – Laurence Eyres...Read more
Thanks to our counterparts in Australia for the following Health Fact Sheet, which will be use to members in promoting the benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. DAA HAL Olives Fact Sheet – April 2013...Read more
For those requiring information on what fertilisers/nutrients to spray and when have a look at that attached flyer from Mantissa. Mantisssa Olives Nutrient Guideline 2014 If you are wanting advice on disease management and prevention have a...Read more
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