Olive Oil News
Enrolment is now open for the 1st Southern Hemisphere Olive Oil Championship, the ANZSA Awards 2012. Held in Australia in conjunction with the 7th ARMONIA International Olive Oil Competition, the ANZSA competition is open to all olive growers, olive oil producers, processors and bottlers in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Winners will be entered into the international final of the ARMONIA-ALMA Trophy and the selection process for the “World’s 100 Most Outstanding Extra Virgin Olive Oils”. Closing date for applications and oil samples is 7 September, 2012. Download rules and application forms http://www.oliveoilagency.org/2012-03-07-18-48-22/southern-hemisphere-olive-oil-championship or go to www.oliveoilagency.org for more information.
Read MoreAustralian manufacturers of branded foods could face strong competition over the next five years, suggests a new report, which predicts the share of private label products in supermarkets to increase rapidly over this period.
Read MoreWorld-renowned biological farming experts are coming to Australia this month to present at BFA’s annual farming roadshows, this year being held in Bundaberg (QLD), Bungendore (NSW) and Albury (NSW) from 19-23 July 2012. Participants will learn about the latest in biological farming techniques from US farmer, international soil health expert and author Gary Zimmer and respected researcher and author Leilani Zimmer-Durand. The one-day regional seminars will address issues specific to local farmers on how to improve soil health and increase productivity and profitability. Bookings are now open – more information and registrations http://www.bfa.com.au/Events/BFARoadshows.aspx
Read MoreA Canowindra producer of organic winegrapes, olives and figs has been selected among the three finalists in the inaugural 2012 New South Wales Organic Pioneers Award. Sam Statham’s family business Rosnay is a certified organic farm producing winegrapes (20ha vineyard), olives (10ha) and figs (1ha). Value-added products include wine, olives in brine, olive paste, figs in syrup, fig preserve, and fig syrup.
Read MoreThe launch of a new research project investigating the production of bio-plastics from olive mill waste waters promises an environmentally friendly use for the 30 billion litres of waste water generated around the world each year. The Oli-Pha project is the result of a amalgamation of industries, research facilities and universities from major olive oil producing regions in Europe and Latin America. The olive processing, plastics, packaging, food engineering , and environmental sectors have joined to realize the venture, which was launched in the Parc Mediterrani de la Tecnologia de Castelldefels in Barcelona in mid June this year.
Read MoreAustralian olive growers will take their campaign for a fair market for olive oil to a meeting today in Adelaide. It will be a state and federal ministerial council meeting. Federal Opposition spokesman on Consumer Affairs Bruce Billson has called for the issue of misleading labelling of imported brands to be put on the agenda for the meeting, which is being chaired by state Minister for Consumers John Rau. Mr Rau said he was happy for the issue to be discussed under the general heading of food labelling, “an area of consumer law which requires constant vigilance”.
Read MoreAn invitation to participate in the Australian Golden Olive Awards is extended to all Australian olive growers. This is the 13th annual award and organisers rate the event as one of the best value for money competitions for extra virgin olive oil and table fruit. Closing date for participation forms is 21 July; closing date for submission of product, entry form and payment is 9 August, with the Celebration Dinner and Presentation of Awards to be held on Saturday, 15 September, 2012 at the Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, Wangaratta. Download the Invitation to Participate form http://www.vicolives.com.au
Read MoreThe 2012 AGM of OFA will now be held on Friday, July 20 from 3-5pm at the Sustain Show, Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW. Business will include the Directors’ activity report , audited accounts and the election of office bearers. All welcome. For bookings contact Naomi Cauley on ph: 07 3396 5746 or email: [email protected]
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