Legislation
Getting your labels right is crucial but, with a bunch of regulations and variables involved, not always straightforward. So with packaging of new season’s oils rising up the ‘to do’…
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By Laura Thomas With the grind of olive harvest over for another year, many producers would be looking forward to a well-earned break. But for now that will just have…
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By Laura Thomas It often pays to read the fine print and when selecting a bottle of quality Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you can bet your customers will do…
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By Laura Thomas Australia is home to an estimated 10 million olive trees, located within 450 commercial groves across 33,000 hectares. An estimated 85,000 tonnes of fruit was produced in…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has determined that Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) is present in mainland China. As a result, China is now considered to be a high-risk country for…
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Plant Health Australia (PHA) has announced recent updates to the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD), which were issued on 4 January 2025. The EPPRD is a government-industry partnership, outlining…
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New and improved Australian agricultural levies legislation has replaced the previously existing framework, making the levy system more user-friendly for participants and providing easier understanding of obligations. More than 50…
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