2013 December Olivegrower & Processor
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News
Miller addresses IOC meeting, page 4
ACO Standard updated, page 6
2013 AOA conference review, page 8
Profile
Carol O’Neil, Cradle Coast Olives, page 12
Organics
Increased testing of certified organic operators, page 13
Harvesting
Maintenance the key to a stress-free harvest, page 14, Keywords: harvesting equipment, machinery, repairs, servicing, equipment storage
Correct storage of personal protection equipment, page 16, Keywords: PPE, insect bites, snakes
Irrigation & water saving
Irrigation efficiency - what is it and can we improve it? Page 17, Keywords: SARDI, water value, management practices, grove management, irrigation rate, soil water holding capacity, irrigation design, monitoring tools, scheduling
Awards
2013 Royal Perth comp celebrates quality and community, page 20
OSA & RAS EVOO & Table Olive competition, page 22
Packaging
New UK labelling gives EVOO the red light, page 25
New Zealand
NZ award winners “world class”, page 26
Business
Media-savvy marketing, page 28, Keywords: images, promotion, branding, contacts, media release
Surviving (and thriving in) big retail, page 30, Keywords: supermarkets, wholesale, marketing, supply, co-operative marketing
Talking points
Marketing: practical communication, not rocket science, page 32
Olives & Health
Health round-up, page 34