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In a move that Israel has denounced as discriminatory, the European Union has announced that a new set of guidelines for the export of consumer products had been put in place. Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Golan Heights will be required to label their goods with unambiguous language indicating their…
The European Commission says it will provide seven million euros (£5m) to fund research into a disease that poses a “very serious threat” to olive trees. The announcement was made at a scientific workshop in Brussels that focused on the most effective ways to tackle Xylella fastidiosa.
ONZ Focus Grove Project field days The November mini Field Days held in Hawke’s Bay, Nelson, Canterbury and Wairarapa were well supported by members keen to learn how to proactively manage their olive groves and improve production. The different growing environments resulted in varying advice being given, and attendees appreciated the guidance given by (Dr)…
Around half of the 2015 Grove Census forms have now been returned, with a hole in particular remaining for information from the country’s larger growers. EO Gayle Sheridan said grower assistance in completing the Grove Census is much appreciated, as it provides valuable background information for future industry planning and needs, and anyone still to…
A Marlborough crayfisherman’s award-winning olive oil has all the components to rival the best of any overseas producer, judges say. Trevor Burkhart’s ‘Burkhart Family Estate 2015’ produced extra virgin oil picked up first prize as the best olive oil in the Marlborough A and P Show awards. Burkhart completed a quinella at the show with…
Horticulture Innovation Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified growers and other supply chain stakeholders for the Olive Levy Strategic Investment Advisory Panels (SIAP). This is your chance to have a say in the research and development programs of the Australian Olive industry, funded by the industry levy and matched government funds and…
Award winning Australian olive oil manufacturer Cobram Estate in February will extend its reach into the competitive US market, which it says suffers a dearth of high quality, extra virgin olive oils.
The world’s top olive oil-producing region educates its youth, turning them into extra virgin ambassadors. Over the course of last week, 156 schools across the region of Jaén, Spain, and some 40,000 students, were united to celebrate the Semana Escolar del Aceite de Oliva, the School Week of Olive Oil. Great initiative – let’s create…
As SMEs get savvy with online retail, they need to think without borders. No longer are customers, staff or suppliers around the corner – they could be all over the world. South East Asia is proving a developing market for Australian small businesses, as Frank Granziera, of Olive Oil Skin Care Co has experienced. The…
This post will teach you a very simple way of making sure your makeup tools are clean and bacteria free using one of our favourite carrier oils – olive oil.