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Olive Press NZ Liquidates, Raising Concerns for Local Supply

5/7/2026

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The Olive Press, New Zealand’s sole registered wholesaler of certified premium olive oils, has entered liquidation.
The Wairarapa-owned producer is being wound up after 27 years of operation.
Director Rod Lingard warned that local food-service customers may have to rely on lower-quality imports.
He said the closure raises concerns for the future of the domestic olive industry amid global supply-chain disruptions.

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The Olive Press, New Zealand’s sole registered wholesaler of certified premium olive oils, has entered liquidation.
The Wairarapa-owned producer is being wound up after 27 years of operation.
Director Rod Lingard warned that local food-service customers may have to rely on lower-quality imports.
He said the closure raises concerns for the future of the domestic olive industry amid global supply-chain disruptions.