Research
In partnership with agricultural professors and researchers from the University of Florida, a small but ambitious group of growers from Florida have thrown their hat into the olive-farming and olive…
The 2015 Grove Census has been emailed out to all Olives New Zealand members and a good number have been returned. Grower assistance in completing the Grove Census and returning…
A new report prepared by the South Australian Department of State Development has highlighted the importance of the export sector to employment and the state’s economic future. In particular, small…
Olives New Zealand has received exceptionally strong support for its Focus Grove Project, backed up with pledges from both members and several non-members. In fact, pledges to date now exceed…
Analysis of the aroma compounds of virgin olive oil (VOO) occurs through the lipoxygenase (LOX) pathway comprising mainly the actuation of LOX and hydroperoxide lyase (HPL) enzymes. It’s important to…
Increasing consumer interest in bitter flavours could help manufacturers regain momentum on sodium reduction initiatives, many of which are stalled due to the common perception that less salt equals less…
A research team from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, has created a cocktail of four different phages (viruses of bacteria) which they used to treat grapevines affected by…
The AOA believes the time is right to approach government and seek to split the current Olive Research, Development & Extension levy of $3.00 per tonne of fresh fruit delivered…