Village Press

Boutique Hawke’s Bay-based olive oil supplier Village Press exports to 12 countries, with a particular focus on sustainable growing practices. This starts with the growing and management of its olive groves, the careful utilisation of its water resources, pruning and tree canopy management, olive fruit harvesting and transportation to the olive press. It uses renewable energy resources where possible and recyclable product packaging.

Village Press co-founder Wayne Startup believes consumer interest and trust in the food supply chain is growing, and agrees New Zealand needs to look at more active promotion of its green credentials.

The company welcomes visits to its olive groves and processing facilities in Hawke’s Bay, and would like to see more collaborative ‘NZ Inc’ marketing offshore.

“For example, healthy premium oils with New Zealand seasonal produce – a cross category promotion.”

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