Friday, 28 May 2021, 6:47 am
Award-winning olive oil producer Olive Black is elated
New Zealand olive oils are being noticed globally, as the
company wins gold at the New York International Olive
Competition.
Hot on the heels of winning Best in Show
at the New Zealand Olive Oil Awards 2020, for its extra
virgin olive oil, Wairarapa olive grower, Olive Black, now
also has a gold medal from one of the most prestigious
competitions in the world.
This year, there was a
record 1100 entries from 28 countries in the New York
competition and Olive Black manager Mark Bunny says he is
absolutely fizzing.
“It’s putting New Zealand