Olives New Zealand 2018 Conference and NZ EVOO Awards Dinner
Copthorne Solway Park, Masterton13th October 2018
Conference Programme
• Sustainable Farming Fund Project aka Focus Grove Project –Stuart Tustin, Plant and Food Research
• Olive Growing in Argentina – Esteban Santipolio, CIASAArgentina
• Longevity of EVOO – Pablo Canamasas, Olive Industry Consultant, Argentina
• Olives NZ Consumer Research and Future Prospects – Bob Marshall and Gayle Sheridan, Ploves NZ
Conference Audience
Conference Audience
Conference Audience
Focus Grove Project Stuart Tustin – Plant and Food Research
Focus Grove Project Andrew Taylor - Olive Culture and Harvesting
Olive Growing in ArgentinaEsteban Santipolio – CIASA, Argentina
Longevity of EVOO Pablo Canamasas – Argentina
Olives NZ Consumer ResearchBob Marshall, Marketing Sub-committee
Marketing – where to from hereGayle Sheridan – Marketing Sub-committee
2018 New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards Dinner
The Trophies
2018 Judging Panel
Judging Panel – at work
Judging Panel – at work
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
Dinner Guests
MC - Andrew Taylor, Past President
Andrew welcomes attendees and guests
BOUTIQUE BEST IN CLASSPresented by Rick Holmes, Arthur Holmes Ltd
Mild Blends (joint award) – Ti Point Frantoio/LeccinoCarolyn and Shane Anderson
Mild Single Varietal - Il Falcone KorakoGarry Lingard
Medium Single VarietalOlivo Koroneiki – Ruth Leaf-Wright (on behalf)
Intense BlendsLeft Field Tuscan Blend – Di and Colin Hadley
Intense Single Varietal (joint award)Juno Picual and Juno Koroneiki – Karen and Ian Juno
In Absentia
• Mild Blends (joint award) – Mc Given Valley, Christopher & Heather Seel
• Medium Bends – Woodside Bay, John & Angela Goodwin
COMMERCIAL BEST IN CLASSPresented by Jo Leech, Arthur Homes Ltd
Mild Single VarietalDali Frantoio – Andrea Stewart & Ross Vintiner
Mild BlendsKapiti Frantoio/Leccino – David Walshaw
Medium Single VarietalLoopline Olives Picholene – Kate and Mark Bunny
Medium BlendsBlue Earth Classic – Margaret and Mike Hanson
Intense Single VarietalLoopline Olives Picual – Kate and Mark Bunny
Intense BlendsDunford Grove No. 2 Blend – Sandy Black & Jocelyn Robinson
Best in Class Winners
Special Awards
2018 Pioneer Award• In recognition of their significant contribution to the Canterbury
region and the broader New Zealand olive industry
• “Pioneers” as one of the major groves in Canterbury
• Facilitating large scale plantings in the Waipara area
• Introduction of mechanical harvesting services
• Key investors in the Waipara Olive Press
• Operational help at the Waipara Olive Press
Pioneer Award – Malcolm and Sally McKenzie
Best ProcessorThe Imerys Talc Trophy
The Olive Mill
The Olive Press
The Village Press
Salumeria Fontana
Finalists
Best Processor – The Olive PressEsteban Santipolio with Garry Lingard
Best LabelThe Kiwi Labels Trophy
Finalists
Duck Creek Road
Olive Black – Chilli Infused
Pressed Gold
Terra Sancta
Ti Point
Best Label – Olive Black Chilli InfusedRichard Lee with Kevin Powell (Kiwi Labels)
Best LabelThe Kiwi Labels Trophy
Olive Black
Chilli Infused
Major Awards
Reserve Best Boutique – presented by Esteban Santipolio
Juno Olives Koroneiki – Karen & Ian Juno
Best Boutique – presented by Esteban SantipolioJuno Olives Picual – Karen and Ian Juno
Reserve Best in Show – presented by Linda Smith, Grove Supply Company
Loopline Olives Picual – Kate and Mark Bunny
Best in Show – presented by Esteban SantipolioLoopline Olives Picholene – Kate and Mark Bunny
Thank you to our sponsors
AGMARDT
Arthur Holmes Ltd
Complete Packaging
Kiwi Labels Ltd
The Grove Supply Co.
The Olive Centre
VITIS (NZ) Ltd