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1 The Austra alian National th Annual Extra Virgin Olive Oil and 5th Annual Table Oliv ves Competition Results Booklet With special thanks to: Richard Gawel Dr Michelle Wirthensohn Peter McFarlane Steve Head The Mercuree Hotel Waite Campus Centreprint EVOO & Table Olive Judges Please note: the Results Book does not contain the Judges Comments for each entry. The comments will be includedd in a letter that will be posted out after the Gala Awards Presentation Dinner. Regards, AOA Office. Proudly sponsored by;

2 Summary of Major Awards 2014 Best of Show EVOO Boundary Bend Olives, VIC Redisland Best of Class EVOO Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6A Class 6B Olive Twist, VIC Frantoio Boundary Bend Olives, VIC Redisland Mount Bernard Olives, VIC Picual Nangkita Olives, SA Kalamata Cradle Coast Olives, TAS Medley Alto Olives, NSW Lemon Cobram Estate, VIC Roasted Onion Top State EVOO Awards NSW SA TAS VIC WA East Ridge Olive Grove Longridge Olives Ashbolt Farm Rusty Gate Estate Chapman River Olives EVOO Associate Judges Susan CONDE Richard LEARMONTH Briony LIEBICH Alva LIM Gerri NELLIGAN Domenic SCARFO Best of Show TO The Australian Olive Company, SA Kalamata Best of Class TO Class 11 Class 14 Class 18 Alto Olives, NSW La Prima The Australian Olive Company, SA Kalamata The Australian Olive Company, SA Gourmet Mix Table Olive Judges Michelle WIRTHENSOHN Bob BARRETT Paul EBLEN Stephen MITCHELL Helen WYLIE EVOO Judges Christine ASHCROFT Jayne BENTIVOGLIO Jenny BIRRELL Shane CUMMINS Westerly ISBAIH Margi KIRKBY Marek KWIECIEN-FISHER Louise MCLOUGHLIN Trudie MICHELS Brain MILLER Isabelle OKIS Peter OLSON Helen TAYLOR Michael THOMSETT Debbie WORGAN Grant WYLIE Nino ZOCCALI

3 The Australian National 2014 EVOO Head Judge s Report I would like to extend my thanks to the Australian Olive Association for inviting me to once again chair the Australian National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. Now in its 18th year, it is the longest running extra virgin olive oil competition in the world, and the worlds largest National Competition. The Australian National Competition is unique in that it attracts entries from a diverse set of olive growing regions from all sectors of the industry: from Australia s largest and technologically sophisticated producers, to some of the smallest and passionate family owned concerns. The competition therefore is a good indicator of the quality progression of our industry. The average free fatty acidity (FFA) was 0.23 % (median 0.20%) which is the same result as in However, the average FFA recorded at this competition has generally increased over the last 5 years from a very low 0.19% (median 0.15%) in From an industry perspective this trend is somewhat disappointing. The reasons for this trend are unclear given that the distribution of entry types have not appeared to have significantly changed over this period. On a positive note, the average peroxide value this year at 6.6 meq/kg was significantly lower than the 7.2 recorded last year, as was the UV measure of primary oxidation (1.802 in 2013, 1.76 in 2014). The average polyphenol level at 280mg/kg was at the upper end of the long term range. While it is becoming increasingly rarer to encounter oils that are overtly N/Aive, a number displayed a number of minor N/As which were often difficult to categorise with complete certainty. However, in my opinion many showed an underlying muddy sediment character (smoky, salami, cheesy and barn-yard, medicinal) suggesting a lack of attention to detail during bulk storage. The flavoured oil classes continue to improve in overall quality being true to their stated flavour and with a fresh oil base. In particular, there were some high quality flavoured oils of the Alluim type which is a difficult genre to master. Hopefully we will continue to see further improvement in this commercially important class of olive oils. The generous support of the highly experienced judges in giving their time and expertise over two days to the service of the industry is greatly acknowledged. The AOA has recruited a significant number of associated judges through their judge training program. Their performance was exemplary and I m confident that most will soon be promoted to full judges in the near future. Thanks also to the Chief Steward, Leana Head, and her very small team for organising and conducting the Competition in a professional and efficient manner. Richard Gawel Head Judge

4 The Australian National 2014 EVOO Chief Stewards Report It was a pleasure to participate as Chief Steward in the 18th National EVOO Competition for 2014 and to organise the judging and awards. Considering the varied crop across the country this year, we were delighted to receive 186 oil entries received from 91 exhibitors. The Entriies The States represented out of the total number of entries were: VIC 78; NSW 54; SA 24; WA 19; TAS 10; and QLD - 1. There was a 13.4% decrease in entries compared to 2013 s 215 entries, however only a 1.5% decrease on 2012 s 186 entries which indicates that 2013 was an exceptionally good year for a lot of growers. In 2013 the average number of entries per exhibitor was 2.0 and this year it stayed the same. There were 91 exhibitors this year compared to 107 last year; this may be caused by the earlier Competition and Conference dates prohibiting some growers from being able to enter due to some unusual weather patterns which resulted in late harvests. There was an increase in the percentage of medals awarded this year (80.1%) compared to 2013 (74.4%). There were 148 medals awarded in total including 75 bronze, 54 silver and 20 gold. The average Free Fatty Acids level was 0.2 and the average polyphenol count was 278 mg/kg. Four oils failed the organoleptic analysis and 2 were disqualified due to FFA s of 1.3 which exceed the 0.8 limitation for the extra virgin" classification. What happened iin each Class? In Class 1 there were 12 oils entered, which received a total of 8 medals with 6 bronze, 1 silver and 1 gold. In Class 2 there were 79 oils entered, which received a total of 67 medals with 36 bronze, 19 silver and 12 gold. In Class 3 there were 43 oils entered, which received a total of 35 medals with 14 bronze, 17 silver and 4 gold. In Class 4 there were 11 oils entered, which received a total of 10 medals with 5 bronze, 4 silver and 1 gold. In Class 5 there were 16 oils entered, which received a total of 12 medals with 7 bronze, 4 silver and 1 gold. In Class 6 there were 24 oils entered, 10 citrus infused oils, and 14 other flavoured oils which received a total of 16 medals with 7 bronze, 7 silver and 2 gold. Once again, a thorough scrutiny of entries took place this year. On numerous occasions olive varieties, oil volumes, locations of oil, labelling and classes entered were questioned and investigated to confirm entry validity. This was necessary to avoid deceiving entry behaviour and to continue the integrity of the Australian National Competitions. Remiinder to all entrants! When entering you must ensure that all entries are sent with their commercial labels attached and your unique ID number clearly marked on each item (Class 4: Non-Packaged does not require a commercial label). The judges never get to see your commercial label, however the Chief Steward must sight a copy to satisfy the Competition Entry Condition Exhibits must be commercially packaged and labelled and intended

5 to be available for sale in the Australian marketplace at the time of entry your entry(s) will not be accepted until a copy of your commercial label is provided. Once your entry has been received, the Chief Steward will decant a portion of your oil off for testing which is sent in a plain bottle only identifiable by a unique code known only to the Chief Steward. This code is also used during judging and is the only code the Judges get to see. EVOO Judging in Adelaide 2014 In this picture: Class 1 exhibit bottles given to the judges for tasting. Thank you EVOO Judging in Adelaide 2014 In this picture: Our 2014 Judges & Associate Judges tasting & scoring the oils entered into the EVOO Competition. As Chief Steward, I d like to thank all of the Judges and Associate Judges who came from across Australia to spend their Friday and Saturday judging olive oils your dedication to the industry is greatly appreciated. A big thank you once again to Richard Gawel, I greatly appreciate your fabulous Head Judge skills & guidance during judging. I am also grateful to the hard working team at Department of Primary Industries NSW Oils Research Laboratory at Wagga who work untiringly to provide efficient oil analysis in such a short time frame, it was very much appreciated and essential to ensure that we allowed for as many later harvesting areas to be able to enter. A massive personal thank you goes out to my husband Steve, who donated his week to work long and tiring hours assisting me to ensure everything was prepared before, during and after the event. I would not have been able to run this event as smoothly as I did without your help; and I cannot thank you enough I love you. Leana Head Chief Steward

6 The Australian National th Annual EVOO Competition Results Class Your Code Trading Name Commercial Name of Oil FFA CLASS 1 - DELICATE (MIN. VOLUME 200 L) Polyphenol Total Score (out of 100) N/A Award Aldi Stores Aldi Australian EVOO Fruity Bronze 1 AOC8 The Australian Olive Company Finniss Estate Tuscan Bronze 1 CLK Cape Schanck Olive Estate Cape Schanck Olive Estate Picual Bronze 1 CPE Oliore Mudgee Gold Frantoio Bronze 1 FFF Frantani Farms Selevoo Forte Bronze 1 GLEV N/A 1 KAD2 Fini Olives Fini Olives Fresh & Mild Silver 1 LUQ N/A 1 NLR Rio Vista Olives Augusto Bronze 1 OTP Olive Twist Olive Twist Frantoio Gold 1 SAE N/A CLASS 2 - MEDIUM (MIN. VOLUME 200 L) Wangrove Wangrove EVOO Silver The Australian Organic Olive Oil Company Pty Ltd Golden Grange Olive Oil Leccino Bronze The Australian Organic Olive Oil Golden Grange Olive Oil Picual & Company Pty Ltd Coratina Silver N/A Cooladerra Farm Cooladerra Farm Frantoio, Leccino, Minerva, Coratina Silver N/A Aldi Stores Aldi Australian EVOO Robust Bronze 2 4F1 Golden Creek Olives Golden Creek Olives Frantoio Silver 2 AG N/A 2 AJ20 Kyneton Estate Kyneton Olive Oil Family Selection Silver 2 AOC N/A 2 AOC N/A 2 AR03 Kyneton Estate Kyneton Olive Oil Gourmet Blend Bronze 2 ASH Lisadurne Hill Lisadurne Hill Hojiblanca Gold 2 BEKO Barilla Olive Oil Barilla Olive Oil Koroneiki Bronze 2 BPL Kite Haven Olive Oil Kite Have Olive Oil Pendolino Bronze 2 C009 Kyneton Estate Kyneton Olive Oil Family Selection Estate Grown Bronze 2 CDEL Camilo Olives Camilo Fruity Blend Silver 2 CECL Cobram Estate Cobram Estate Classic Flavour Intensity Gold 2 CEHO Cobram Estate Cobram Estate Ultra Premium Hojiblanca Gold 2 CEPI Cobram Estate Cobram Estate Ultra Premium Picual Silver 2 CEPR Cobram Estate Cobram Estate Super Premium Premiere Silver 2 CERO Cobram Estate Cobram Estate Robust Flavour Intensity Gold 2 CG14 Cockatoo Grove Cockatoo Grove Bronze 2 CJ1 Forth Valley Olive Grove Forth Valley EVOO Silver

7 Class Your Code Trading Name Commercial Name of Oil FFA CLASS 2 - MEDIUM (MIN. VOLUME 200 L) Polyphenol Total Score (out of 100) 2 CL N/A 2 CMED Camilo Olives Camilo Ligurian Silver 2 EVF N/A Disqualified Award 2 FFM Frantani Farms Selevoo Medio Bronze 2 GHP2 Grassy Spur Olives Grassy Spur Olives Picual Gold 2 GOE Toscana Toscana Premium Organic Silver 2 GWTH Olive Oil Packaging Service Goodworth Estate Silver 2 H4D Alto Olives Alto Delicate Silver 2 H4H Alto Olives Alto Vividus Bronze 2 H4P N/A 2 H4R Alto Olives Alto Robust Silver 2 HE33 Rylstone Australian Olive Oils Murray Darling Bronze 2 HG Homeleigh Grove Homeleigh Grove Estate Bronze 2 HTJ Coronea Grove Olives Coronea Grove Frantoio Silver 2 JA11 Rylstone Australian Olive Oils Crooked River Silver 2 JD8 Diedrich Pty Ltd Suckling Rd Olives Bronze 2 JJ N/A 2 JJ02 Paringa Ridge Leontyna Tuscan Blend Bronze 2 KBL Karrabool Olives Karrabool Blue Shed Bronze 2 LLC N/A 2 LP Homeleigh Grove Lowanna's Paddock Estate Bronze 2 LUV L'Uliveto Verde-The Green Olive Grove L'Uliveto Verde Bronze 2 MB01 Mt Buffalo Olives Mt Buffalo Olives Mountain Blend Bronze 2 MBL Mount Bernard Olives Mount Bernard Olives Leccino Bronze 2 MMS Mt Moriac Olives Mt Moriac Olives Spanish Blend Silver 2 MSS Big River Olives Big River Olives Bronze 2 NCE Myrtlevale Olives Strathbogie Myrtlevale Olives Strathbogie Corregiola Bronze 2 O2F Francesco Extra Virgin Olive Oil Francesco EVOO Bronze 2 PA4 Golden Creek Olives Golden Creek Olives Arbequina, Picual Gold 2 PA44 Rylstone Australian Olive Oils Murrumbidgee Silver 2 PEN1 Pendleton Estate Pendleton Restaurant Premium Bronze 2 PF2 Chapman River Olives Chapman River Fruity Picual & Frantoio Silver 2 PGOE Paradiso Garden of Eden Paradiso Garden of Eden Bronze 2 QF1 Chapman River Olives Chapman River Fruity Queen of Spain & Frantoio Gold 2 R122 Rylstone Australian Olive Oils Cudgegong Bronze 2 RED1 Boundary Bend Olives Red Island EVOO Gold 2 REO Rosto Pty Ltd Rosto Extra Oomph Gold 2 RGE1 Rusty Gate Estate Rusty Gate Estate Barnea Bronze 2 RGE2 Rusty Gate Estate Rusty Gate Estate Picual Gold 2 RGS Rich Glen Rich Glen Signature Bronze 2 ROM Rosto Pty Ltd Rosto Mellow Bronze 2 ROT Rosto Pty Ltd Rosto EVOO Bronze 2 RR2 Redtail Ridge Redtail Ridge Minerva Bronze

8 Class Your Code Trading Name Commercial Name of Oil FFA CLASS 2 - MEDIUM (MIN. VOLUME 200 L) Polyphenol Total Score (out of 100) Award 2 RV6 Melilanda Melilanda Extra Virgin Bronze 2 SAFU Barilla Olive Oil Barilla Olive Oil Frantoio Bronze 2 SCO Splitters Creek Olives Splitters Creek Olives Frantoio Gold 2 TG1 Talinga Grove Talinga Grove Extra Virgin Olive Oil Silver 2 TST1 Tri Star Trading Pty Ltd Olimia Estate Corregiola Bronze 2 VG N/A 2 WLI Leaping Goat Olive Oil Leaping Goat Olive Oil Silver 2 WOL Hannaford Olive Oil Hannaford Olive Oil Bronze 2 WSG Scarlett Grove Scarlett Grove EVOO Bronze 2 ZDFS Macaw Creek Olive Oil Macaw Creek Olive Oil FS Bronze 2 ZDPI N/A Disqualified CLASS 3 - ROBUST (MIN. VOLUME 200 L) N/A Levanda Grove Levanda Grove Blackwood Silver N/A N/A N/A 3 4BL The Village Olive Grove The Village Olive Grove EVOO Bronze 3 B N/A 3 BMC Cape Schanck Olive Estate Cape Schanck Olive Estate Picual Bronze 3 BPJ Barfold Olives Barfold Olives James Selection Silver 3 CROB Camilo Olives Camilo Max's Blend Silver 3 DEH Lentara Olives Lentara Olives Corregiola Bronze 3 E714 Coomalong Olives Coomalong Estate Bronze 3 EAS East Ridge Olive Grove East Ridge Olive Grove Gold 3 EGB Kalaparee Olives Kalaparee Olives Estate Blend Silver 3 EVR EV Olives EV Olives Robust Silver 3 FEDR SFK Investments Fedra Olive Grove EVOO First Cold Pressing Bronze 3 FNE Barfold Olives Barfold Olives Estate Blend Bronze 3 GBR Lisadurne Hill Lisadurne Hill Rushworth Gold Silver 3 GJ Wattle Hill Olives Wattle Hill Olive Oil Silver 3 JC N/A 3 JEFF N/A 3 JGK Kalaparee Olives Kalaparee Olives Frantoio Bronze 3 JHA Lisadurne Hill Lisadurne Hill Angus Silver 3 K25 Sutton Forest Olives Sutton Forest Olives Robust Bronze 3 KAD3 Fini Olives Fini Olives Rich & Robust Bronze 3 KAL W2 Olives W2O Extra Virgin Silver 3 KFC Mt Buffalo Olives Mt Buffalo Olives Robusto Bronze 3 KL2 Lekesa Estate Lekesa Estate EVOO Bronze 3 LMF Longridge Olives Longridge Olives Silver 3 LUK Lentara Olives Lentara Olives Frantoio Bronze 3 LWS Wollundry Grove Wollundry Grove Olives Manzanillo & Nevadillo Silver 3 M14 Sutton Forest Olives Sutton Forest Olives Fresh & Fruity Silver 3 MBP Mount Bernard Olives Mount Bernard Olives Picual Gold

9 Class Your Code Trading Name Commercial Name of Oil FFA CLASS 3 - ROBUST (MIN. VOLUME 200 L) Polyphenol Total Score (out of 100) 3 MF14 Muskerry Farm Muskerry Farm EVOO Silver 3 MMT Mt Moriac Olives Mt Moriac Olives Tuscan Blend Gold Award 3 PC3 Chapman River Olives Chapman River Robust Bronze 3 R5P Ashbolt Farm Ashbolt Paragon & Leccino Gold 3 RGN Rich Glen Rich Glen Early Harvest Silver 3 RWS Lisadurne Hill Lisadurne Hill - Hill Paddock Blend Silver 3 SSB Wollundry Grove Wollundry Grove Olives Frantoio, Corregiola & Nevadillo Bronze 3 WG5 Westbury Grove Westbury Grove Silver 3 YG N/A 3 YG2 Yalla-Y-Poora Grove Yalla-Y-Poora Frantoio Silver CLASS 4 - NON-PACKAGED (MIN. VOLUME 200 L) 4 LMB Longridge Olives Longridge Olives Silver 4 NKB Nangkita Olives Nangkita Kalamata Bronze 4 NKF Nangkita Olives Nangkita Frantoio Silver 4 NKK Nangkita Olives Nangkita Koroneiki Gold 4 NKP Nangkita Olives Nangkita Pendolino Bronze 4 NM01 New Mediterranean Pty Ltd Ausoli Coratina Silver 4 NM02 New Mediterranean Pty Ltd Ausoli Pendolino Bronze 4 NM03 New Mediterranean Pty Ltd Ausoli Pendolino & Picual Bronze 4 OAS1 Oasis Olives Oasis Olives Silver 4 TRT N/A 4 TST2 Tri Star Trading Pty Ltd Olimia Estate Frantoio Bronze CLASS 5 - ULTRA BOUTIQUE (50 to 199 L) 5 14C Golden Creek Olives Golden Creek Olives Coratina Bronze 5 3DE N/A 5 5F N/A 5 GHP1 Grassy Spur Olives Grassy Spur Olives Frantoio Bronze 5 GHP3 Grassy Spur Olives Grassy Spur Olives Coratina Bronze 5 GHP4 Grassy Spur Olives Grassy Spur Olives Picholine Silver 5 HDO Cradle Coast Olives Cradle Coast Olives Medley Gold 5 HQ1 Howquadale Grove Howquadale Grove Bronze 5 IAP Cradle Coast Olives Cradle Coast Olives Paragon Bronze 5 JKM Myrtlevale Olives Strathbogie Myrtlevale Olives Strathbogie Kalamata Bronze 5 LH14 Sunbury Olives Sunbury Olives Frantoio Bronze 5 MIL Long Paddock Olive Rustlers Milbrulong 2 Trees Silver 5 R5V Ashbolt Farm Ashbolt Verdale Silver 5 RGE3 Rusty Gate Estate Rusty Gate Estate Picholine Silver 5 RRW Throon P/L Mo Bronze 5 SGW N/A 5 ZED N/A CLASS 6A - CITRUS FLAVOURED OILS (MIN. VOLUME 50 L) 6A BBLE Boundary Bend Olives Boundary Bend Lemon Infused 70 Bronze 6A H4L Alto Olives Alto Lemon 88 Gold 6A LPWL Kite Haven Olive Oil Kite Have Olive Oil Wild Lime 67 Bronze 6A MBLA Mt Buffalo Olives Mt Buffalo Olives Lemon Agrumato 76 Silver

10 Class Your Code Trading Name Commercial Name of Oil FFA CLASS 6A - CITRUS FLAVOURED OILS (MIN. VOLUME 50 L) Polyphenol Total Score (out of 100) 6A ML1 Melilanda Melilanda Lime Infused 80 Silver Award 6A NBM Gwydir Grove Olives Gwydir Grove Mandarin Agrumato 66 Bronze 6A NBO 60 N/A 6A OTL Olive Twist Olive Twist Lemon 76 Silver 6A RGL Rich Glen Rich Glen Zesty Lemon Lime 76 Silver 6A RL1 Melilanda Melilanda Lemon Infused 70 Bronze CLASS 6B - OTHER FLAVOURED OILS (MIN. VOLUME 50 L) 6B BBGA Boundary Bend Olives Boundary Bend Garlic Infused 76 Silver 6B BBMH Boundary Bend Olives Boundary Bend Mixed Herb Infused 70 Bronze 6B BBRO Boundary Bend Olives Boundary Bend Roasted Onion Infused 86 Gold 6B CHIL 55 N/A 6B DG2 64 N/A 6B G+G 55 N/A 6B GLC 63 N/A 6B GLG 64 N/A 6B GLRO Gourmet Lovers Pty Ltd Gourmet Lovers EVOO Rosemary & Oregano 85 Silver 6B HV3 Melilanda Melilanda Chilli Infused 67 Bronze 6B RGC Rich Glen Rich Glen Fiery Chilli & Sundried Tomato 74 Bronze 6B ROSE 63 N/A 6B RT Homeleigh Grove Homeleigh Grove Rosemary & Thyme 77 Silver 6B TRUF 60 N/A

11 The Australian National 2014 Table Olive Competition AOA Report About the Head Judge Dr Michelle Wirthensohn a Horticulture Australia Research Fellow and Program Leader: Australian Almond Breeding Program at The University of Adelaide - School of Agriculture, Food & Wine was again chosen to be the Head Judge, with judging taking place at the University of Adelaide Plant Research Centre, Waite Campus on Saturday 23 rd of August About the Chiief Steward The competition was Stewarded by Peter McFarlane, who has consulted for the AOA Board since 2010; Peter is also Chair of the National Table Olive Committee, Project Chief Investigator of Australian Olive Industry Code of Practice Implementation, and has assisted the AOA to introduce Table Olive Standards into the Code; he is also AOA Chemical Permits Co-ordinator. About the exhiibiits As a condition of entry, all entries needed to be 100% Australian (i.e. Australian grown olives processed & packaged in Australia) no issues were reported with these criteria. This year a total of 13 entries were received and assessed, which is down on the 19 received last year, and 27 in the previous year. It is of concern that the number of table olive exhibits is declining, indicating steps need to be taken by AOA to encourage broader industry participation in future years. This year there were 4 entries in Class 11 - Green Olives, 1 entry in Class 13 - Black Olives (other than Kalamata), 8 entries in Kalamata, 2 entries in Class 15 (wild olives), and 1 entry in Class 18 - (speciality olives), demonstrating once again the popularity of the Kalamata olive. Entry Testiing Prior to the judging the olives were sent to a NATA accredited testing laboratory and tested to ensure they were fit for human consumption and to ensure that the ph levels were with normal parameters (ph max 4.3, salt min 6.0 g/100ml, E coli (below level of detection < 3 cfu); for the 3 pasteurised products we also measure Lactobacillus to test the effectiveness of pasteurisation (below level of detection < 10 cfu ). Pleasingly NO problems were detected with any of the exhibits.

12 The Judgiing All 13 exhibits were judged on characteristics such as absence of blemishes, appealing colour, good flesh texture, olive flavour, acidity, saltiness and overall flavour balance, with a total of 5 bronze, 4 silver and 2 gold medals awarded across the National Table Olive Competition this year, in comparison with last year s 3 bronze, 9 silver and 1 gold medals. New iinnovatiion One innovation this year was to include in the blind tastings 11 commercial green, black and Kalamata table olive products (all pasteurised) purchased from local supermarkets. The brands were Coles (3), Woolworths (2), Black and Gold (2), Siena (2), and Always Fresh (2) products. Whilst these products were not eligible for awards, there was 1 product of silver medal standard and 3 of bronze medal standard; however the other 7 scored much lower than the Australian competition exhibits, with several bordering on inedible. Of interest the imported product average score was 18 points (below medal contention) compared to the Australian product average score of 22 points (which is the cross over score between bronze and silver medal contention). The encouraging message to Australian table olive producers and consumers is that locally produced table olives are generally superior to products currently available on supermarket shelves - which are mostly imported from Greece and Spain. Pleasingly we note that Sandhurst Fine Foods are now producing a range of Australian sourced table olive products - we look forward to including these in our blind tasting next year. Thank you! The AOA would like to thank the Chief Steward, and Head Judge and her fellow judges Bob Barrett, Paul Eblen, Helen Wylie, and Stephen Mitchell for their excellent service to the table olive industry and for ensuring that the 5th National Table Olive Competition was a success. Without them this event wouldn t have been possible. AOA Office.

13 The Australian National 2014 th Annual Table Olive Competition Results 5 th Your Code Trading Name Commercial Name of Table Olives CLASS 11 - GREEN OLIVES Total Score (out of 30) Award H3L Alto Olives Ligurian 21.6 Bronze H4M Alto Olives Martini 21.8 Bronze HLP Alto Olives La Prima 22.7 Silver MM Parafield Olives Mammoth 22.6 Bronze CLASS 13 - BLACK OLIVES MMB 20.3 N/A CLASS 14 - KALAMATA OLIVES AOC2 Australian Olive Company Kalamata 24.9 Gold AOC3 Australian Olive Company Kalamata 25.3 Gold H4K 19.4 N/A WOOL Wymah Organic Olives & Lamb Kalamata 22.3 Silver WOOL2 Wymah Organic Olives & Lamb Kalamata 22.9 Silver CLASS 15 - WILD OLIVES AOC1 Australian Olive Company Koroneiki 20.5 Bronze H4W Alto Olives Wild Olives 21.4 Bronze CLASS 18 - SPECIALTY OLIVES AOC5 Australian Olive Company Gourmet Mix 22.7 Silver