Peter Simmonds is a member of the Savantes group.

Savantes promotes and recognises excellence in the production and use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Australia and New Zealand by:

Providing training in the organoleptic assessment and analysis of extra virgin olive oils.

Maintaining a forum for the exchange of knowledge on the characteristics, culinary attributes and uses of extra virgin olive oil.

Establishing standards and accreditation for extra virgin olive oils of the highest standard produced in Australia and New Zealand.

Providing judging panels of international standard for extra virgin olive oil shows.

Providing a commercial extra virgin olive oil assessment service to the Australian and New Zealand olive industries.

Essential knowledge of the range of styles and tastes of olive oils and table olives from around the world.

Savantes Aspire to:

Great knowledge of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Enjoyment and understanding of the whole spectrum of tastes from around the world

Using the tastes and culinary attributes of olive oil to enhance cuisine

Producing and blending extra virgin olive oil to a high level of excellence

Benefit from the dietary advantages of extra virgin olive oil

The Savantes network is expanding rapidly and now includes consumers, executive chefs, olive oil retailers, food retailers, distributors, importers, consultants, government, processors and large and small scale producers.

Visit the site www.olivebusiness.com