Olivado News » Olivado Wins Premier Food Award

Olivado has won New Zealand's most prestigious food award for its "exceptional" avocado oil... less than two years from launching onto the market.

In the Massey University Food Awards for 2002, Olivado picked up the coveted premier Award in competition against some of the largest food companies in New Zealand. In addition, Olivado was awarded the category prize for best Gourmet Foods and the Enterprise Award.

The Massey University Premier Award is presented to companies 'for exceptional food technology skills through the systematic, consumer-oriented application of science, innovative technology and marketing resources, to launch an outstanding new, high quality food or beverage product.'

The team of judges, led by TV food personality Jo Seager, said Olivado Avocado Oil stood out as exceptional.

The Judges commented: "The processing of this particular oil is revolutionary, with the company actively involved in the design and commissioning of their own process equipment.

"The product development process was systematic, supported by a team of specialists and closely coordinated to a clearly defined marketing and business plan. Careful scientific research supports their nutritional claims and cooking properties for this oil. "The company has anticipated both future crop production and consumer demand and they have set the standards for avocado oil quality. The product looked good and tasted great. What else can you say..."