International News/Trends

Water efficiency measures in agriculture and industry could decrease wastage by up to a third, according to a recent report by the European Commission.

The European Union (EU) is funding a project to help olive producers reduce waste costs and compete with producers outside Europe who operate under less stringent environmental conditions.

The Chinese market is becoming the focus of world attention and this is also the case for the olive oil sector where import estimates point to a boom period.

The International Olive Oil Council (IOOC) has targeted India’s growing affluent classes in a drive to boost oil sales.

Notwithstanding the modernity of Australia’s olive oil production, like all agricultural activities, it is fundamentally ruled by the elements.