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Large Denial of Service attack in USA affected our website
Several waves of major cyberattacks against an internet directory service knocked dozens of popular websites offline today, with outages continuing into the afternoon. Twitter, SoundCloud, Spotify, Shopify, and other websites have been inaccessible to many users throughout the day. The outages are the result of several distributed denial of service (DDoS)...
Wet Spring could affect 2017 Harvest
It seems like it's been raining for the whole season - the ground around the olive trees is so pudgy and the grass is too long to apply the slow-release fertiliser. The inflorescence isn't as abundant as it normally is so the indications are there that next year's harvest could...
Volume pricing for 2016 olive oil
When you buy 2 bottles of Azzuro's 2016 extra virgin olive oil the per bottle price is $23. When you buy 3 bottles or more the per bottle price is $20. That's the best price available for Waiheke olive oil.
Free bottle of Balsamic with every three bottle pack of olive oil
When you buy a three pack of 2016 olive oil we will give you a free bottle of Due Vittorie Oro Bio Balsamic 125ml. Online orders will be automatically updated by us to add the free bottle so you don't need to include it in your order
Farro Fresh now stocks Azzuro's Tuscan Blend
We are delighted to announce that Farro Fresh now stocks Tuscan Blend 2016, our flagship olive oil. Tastings have begun at Lunn Ave, Epsom and Constellation Drive this week. Grey Lynn tastings will take place next week on Sep 22. We are excited about having our extra virgin olive oil...
End of August specials in-store
Get a Raptor Rub free when you buy 2 bottles of 2016 extra virgin olive oil. Special pricing on remaining stocks of 2015 extra virgin olive oil. 20% off balsamic combo - Argento/Oro/Piccante
Raeward Fresh Tasting Tour
We are doing in-store tastings at three Raeward Fresh stores in Queenstown, Harewood and Richmond next week. The schedule is: Queenstown: Monday 22nd - 1pm to 4pm Harewood: Tuesday 23rd - 1pm to 4pm Richmond: Friday 25th - 10am to 1pm We will be presenting Azzuro extra virgin olive oils as...
5 Ways to Use Balsamic Vinegar Every Day (Other Than Salad Dressing!)
By Emma Christensen Apr 1, 2013 If the only time you think of pulling that jar of balsamic out of the cupboard is when it's time to make a salad, you're missing out. This sweet and tangy vinegar is one of my favourite secret ingredients, and I've found all sorts of...
2016 Oils Released
We have now released our 2016 olive oils: Azzuro Blend - blend of Italian and Greek olives with lovely fruitiness Tuscan Blend - blend of Tuscan olives with buttery mouthfeel and a nice peppery finish Early Harvest - blend of two Tuscan varieties with real spiciness
Was Olive Oil Brexit's Last Straw?
"As part of a host of sweeping regulations put forth by the European Commission in 2013, serving olive oil in open, refillable cruets and containers in tap rooms and on restaurant tables was to be banned. Not all countries were on board and some have been bristling against being told...
2016 olive harvest is over
This year is the first time we have been processing olives as late as June 19th. While there were still olives left on some of the trees, they still hadn't ripened sufficiently by then, And then the rain came! The weather has really closed in and looks bleak for the next...
2016 Harvest is Very Different
Harvesting the olives this year has been very different from the previous ten years. Firstly, the season started late because the fruit wasn't ripe enough at the normal start time at the beginning of April. So we delayed the first pick a week but when we milled the olives the...
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Wet Spring could affect 2017 Harvest
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Volume pricing for 2016 olive oil
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Farro Fresh now stocks Azzuro's Tuscan Blend
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End of August specials in-store
Aug 28, 2016 -
Raeward Fresh Tasting Tour
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2016 Oils Released
Jul 28, 2016 -
Was Olive Oil Brexit's Last Straw?
Jul 08, 2016
