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. Photo: Olive Black, New Zealand
Jun. 2, 2021
Part of our continuing special coverage of the 2021 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Extra virgin olive oil producers from Australia and New Zealand have combined to win more than 20 awards for the first time at the 2021 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
By several metrics, producers from both countries enjoyed their best performances at the world’s most prestigious olive oil quality competition.
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Cobram Estate olive oil-owner cooks up $500 million float plans
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The countryâs largest olive grower Boundary Bend is oiling up its corporate machinery for a run at the ASX boards.
Street Talk understands Boundary Bend â which is also Australiaâs biggest extra virgin olive oil producer â has hired stockbrokers Bell Potter, Ord Minnett and Morgans to oversee an initial public offering likely to value it at more than $500 million.
Boundary Bend co-founder Robert McGavin.Â
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Sources said the company and its advisers, which also include law firm DLA Piper, were aiming for a deal in the second half of this year. Early discussions indicated they would seek to raise $100 million to $150 million for the IPO.
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Stevan Poidevan wanted on warrant
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Stevan Poidevan after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The 27-year-old Yarrawonga man is wanted in relation to theft related offences.
He is known to frequent the Cobram, Yarrawonga and Melbourne CBD as well as Mulwala in NSW.
Poidevan is described as 180cm tall with a medium build and has tattoos on both sides of his neck.
Anyone who sights Poidevan or has information about his whereabouts, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au