New Zealand produces some of the world's best extra virgin olive oil, and awards for the best were handed out on Saturday night. Loopline Olives of Wairarapa took out the 2018 Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show at The New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Awards on Saturday night. PIERS FULLER/STUFF New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards head judge Esteban Santipolio with Best in Show winners Kate and Mark Bunny of Loopline olive grove in Masterton. READ MORE:* Reputation grows as olive oil industry presses ahead* Wairarapa success as region cleans up olive oil awards* Waiheke Island triumphs again with its olive oil* Touted as the world's healthiest ingredient, olive oil may prevent brain tumoursThe medium-sized grove of approximately 900 trees north of Masterton was established in 2001 and is owned by Mark and Kate Bunny. "The oils entered in the New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards are some of the best I have tasted this season.

Source: Stuff October 13, 2018 21:22 UTC