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What Winning in New York Means

By Kerry Hart May 19, 2016 | | 0 comments

When Azzuro Tuscan Blend 2015 was awarded gold in New York it meant that as an artisan producer competing against 827 oils entered from around the world, Azzuro has been recognised for quality and excellence. Tuscan Blend, our flagship oil, is a blend of Frantoio, Leccino and Pendolino olives grown on...

May 2016 Special

By Kerry Hart May 15, 2016 | | 0 comments

Special price for this twin pack for the rest of May: Three medal winner Tuscan Blend ( Gold NY, Silver LA & Tokyo) Early Harvest - spicy Save $10 Free shipping in NZ. Also available in store.

Tokyo comes up with the third medal for Tuscan Blend 2015

By Kerry Hart April 27, 2016 | | 0 comments

Following last week's Gold medal announcement from New York, Olives Japan this week announced a silver medal awarded to Tuscan Blend 2015. This makes the Tuscan Blend 2015 the most internationally awarded oil we have produced. No wonder it's our flagship oil and the top seller in our store.

Azzuro wins GOLD at New York International Olive Oil Competition

By Kerry Hart April 26, 2016 | | 0 comments

Just announced - Azzuro Tuscan Blend 2015 wins gold in its first entry in the world's largest olive oil competition. Only two gold medals awarded to NZ producers and Azzuro was one of them! Delighted that we are consistently winning with our world class olive oils.

Explore Waiheke Food & Wine Festival

By Kerry Hart April 03, 2016 | | 0 comments

This event was a huge success with a sell-out crowd on a beautiful day at Te Motu Airstrip. Azzuro's Tuscan Blend was the top-selling oil and Due Vittorie Famiglia was the top-selling balsamic. The winner of the draw for the Oil & Balsamic Gift Box was: Debbie Tennent. Congratulations,...

NZ's Best Dining Guide

By Kerry Hart August 30, 2015 | Balsamic Olive Oil | 0 comments

Azzuro is exposed amongst NZ's best restaurants in the latest issue of New Zealand's Best Dining Guide. Click here to view

Apple Cider Vinegar and Blood Sugar

By Kerry Hart August 16, 2015 | Blood sugar and diabetes Healthy eating | 0 comments

While apple cider vinegar probably won’t make you skinny, it does appear to help with diabetes and blood sugar control. Carol Johnston, PhD, directs Arizona State University’s nutrition program. She has been studying apple cider vinegar for more than 10 years and believes its effects on blood sugar are similar...

Truth in Labelling

By Kerry Hart August 12, 2015 | | 0 comments

Fair trading laws and food laws in Australia and New Zealand require that labels do not misinform through false, misleading or deceptive representations. In New Zealand, this legislation includes the Food Act 1981 and Fair Trading Act 1986. In New Zealand, the Commerce Commission is responsible for enforcing the Fair Trading Act 1981...

World Olive Oil Shortage Leads to Higher Prices from Europe

By Kerry Hart August 07, 2015 | Europe's disasters good for NZ olive oil producers Healthy eating | 0 comments

Last year's disastrous olive harvest in Spain and Italy has caused prices to soar. These two countries are responsible for 70% of the global olive oil output. The demand for olive oil by retailers and distributors is higher than producers can deliver. The upside of this for New Zealand olive oil...

Tuscan Blend 2015 wins silver at Los Angeles

By Kerry Hart August 04, 2015 | Winner | 0 comments

This year's international competition yielded a silver for Azzuro's Tuscan Blend 2015 extra virgin olive oil. This is the fourth year in a row that Tuscan Blend has scored silver.

Mediterranean Diet Decreases DNA Damage in Men with Prostrate Cancer

By Kerry Hart July 23, 2015 | Healthy eating Mediterranean diet Prostrate | 0 comments

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International. In the United States alone, one in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates a staggering 220,800 new cases and 27,540 deaths...

Mediterranean Meal with Olive Oil Keeps Blood Sugar Levels Low

By Kerry Hart July 23, 2015 | Healthy eating Mediterranean diet | 0 comments

While the Mediterranean diet in general is known for its heart healthy qualities, more and more studies have shown that it may also be an ideal diet for prevention of diabetes. In a new study, Italian researchers have found that a meal that included extra virgin olive oil resulted in...