Entries open for 2013 SA Olive awards

South African olive oil producers have until 29 July to submit entries to SA Olive, South Africa’s official body representing the interests of the local olive industry, for the 2013 SA Olive Awards.

Entries open for 2013 SA Olive awards
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All entries must include the chemical analysis of the entered olive oil. According to a statement by SA Olive, entries will be judged blind in categories for Delicate, Medium Fruity and Intensely Fruity oils, by a highly qualified panel of olive oil experts over a period of three days. The best olive oils in each category will be honoured with gold, silver or bronze medals during the award ceremony on 21 August.

Owing to a new partnership between the SA Olive Awards and Absa, a new category celebrating the top 5 olive oils entered for the competition. “Whereas the SA Olive Awards venerate the best oils of the industry, judges of the new Absa Top 5 competition will select the five most popular olive oils from the cream of South Africa’s 2013 crop,” explained Nick Wilkinson, SA Olive’s chairperson, in a statement.

For more information on the competition contact SA Olive on 021 870 2900 or visit www.saolive.co.za.

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