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<pre>Hi All

We would like to remind everyone that the early booking period for the
"Opportunities for Table Olive Processing in New Zealand" courses being run
in early February ends on January 11th.

The courses will be run in Auckland, Blenheim, Palmerston North and
Christchurch from February 5th to 11th.

For venue details, dates and a copy of the brochure please visit
http://www.oliveresearch.com/events/events_NZ04-1.htm

Bookings are available through Ticketek New Zealand - to go to the booking
page go to http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/r.asp?...&SC=COREOLIVE4

The course programme follows:

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9.00am - 10.00am - Opportunities in the Table Olive Industry - Simon Field
An overview of the world, southern hemisphere and New Zealand olive
industries, and the potential for commercial table olive enterprises in New
Zealand. How to position, market and sell your table olive products

10.00am - 11.00am - Different Styles of Table Olives - Linda Costa
Table olive varieties around the world and those that have potential in New
Zealand. Different processes that give the different styles such as Spanish,
Greek, Californian Sicilian, and Castelvetrano.

11.00am-11.30am - Refreshments

11.30am-12.30pm - Understanding the Processing of Table Olives - Linda Costa
Methods to process consistent quality product using the main processing
methods: Green fermented, green lye treated, treated (oxidised) black, and
naturally fermented black.

12.30pm -1.30pm - Lunch

1.30pm-2.30pm - Different Olive Products - Linda Costa
Covering the range of table olive products available in New Zealand and
elsewhere.

2.30pm-3.30pm - Tasting Table Olives - Linda Costa
The ability to assess the quality and taste of your product is directly
related to its commercial success. During this session you will learn to
assess a table olive for texture, colour and taste.

3.30pm-4.00pm- Refreshments

4.00pm-4.30pm - Open Discussion

4.30pm-5.00pm - Summary and Close - Simon Field

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Please visit www.oliveresearch.com for more information, or contact us
directly.

Best wishes for 2004,

Michael

CORE - Commercial Olive Research
PO Box 70
Ascot Vale Vic 3032

+61 3 9387 9919 (p)
+61 3 5496 3272 (f)
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