Olive Oil News
Olives SA is holding a workshop on how to sign up for and comply with the new Industry Code of Practice (COP). This free workshop will be held from 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm on Wednesday 15th April 2009, at the Plant Research Centre Lecture Theatre, Gate 2B, Hartley Grove, Urrbrae.
Since the 2006 inaugural edition, The Australian & New Zealand Olive Industry Directory has continued to grow, with the current fourth edition out now and available to purchase.
Australia is currently the largest consumer of olive oil per capita outside the Mediterranean. However, myths and ignorance still remain about this gold liquid that can be found in many Ausralian pantries.
The 66th issue of the Australian and New Zealand Olivegrower and Processor is now available.
Some industries that have been around for thousands of years — for example, olives, crocodiles and native foods — have bright new futures in Australia’s rural sector, delegates were told during the recent ABARE Outlook Conference in Canberra.
Elders Real Estate has a stunning vineyard on the market at Armagh, five minutes from Clare.
Sales agent Annette Lloyd says the 19 ha property includes a large renovated two-bedroom stone cottage sitting on approximately an acre of manicured gardens with a spectacular outlook across its 8.5 ha of vines and 3.2 ha of native scrub.
South Australia’s olive producers will begin contributing $4 per tonne this harvest as part of a voluntary fund that will assist the development of industry.
After 10 seasons, the reputable South Australian olive business, The Olive Press, is for sale. Lee Hallett, the current owner of The Olive Press will be retiring and selling the Alfa Laval 1.5 tonne processing plant (modified to two phase operation). A large quantity of essential equipment will also be offered for sale.