17/10/2025
🏅 **Celebrating the Processor Behind the Crush**
At the New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards, we don’t just honour the finest oils — we also recognise the exceptional skill behind the scenes with the **Best Processor** award.
Processors play a pivotal role in EVOO production. The expertise of the press operator can make all the difference in preserving flavour, aroma, and quality.
👏 Congratulations to ** Leafyridge Olives**, who once again claimed the **Best Processor** title for 2025! This award is based on the top five scoring oils pressed by each processor — a true testament to consistent excellence.
🌟 Finalists for Best Processor:
• Olea Estate Olive Oil – Wairarapa
• The Olive Press– Wairarapa
• Waipara Olive Press – Canterbury
📸 The award was presented to Craig Leaf-Wright of Leafyridge Olives by sponsor Lisa Holmes from Arthur Holmes Ltd
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