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“It looks beautiful and it has a beautiful smell”, olive oil producer Diane Henning says. The last drops of the Henning’s oil are being extracted and it’s a fine year. According to chefs and discerning foodies, 2014 is delivering top-quality Tasmanian extra virgin olive oil.
It’s now just two weeks until this year’s national industry event, being held September 17-19 at the Mercure Resort in the Hunter Valley, NSW. Also including the inaugural levy payers meeting, it’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity to learn, network and celebrate the efforts of our industry’s best. Download registration forms here or for more information, contact the…
Asian companies will soon cotton on to the idea that they can export organic goods into China just as smoothly as Australian companies, which have traditionally enjoyed a strong link through its leading certification body.
The Board of the AOA is undertaking a review of the organisation’s strategic plan, seen as critical in maintaining its effectiveness in a changing global industry climate. Input on priorities into the immediate future is currently being sought from all those interested in the industry, via an easy-to-complete online survey available here. The survey takes just…
Now in its 11th year, the 2014 Fleurieu Food Fiesta! Olive awards have both a new format and a new leader. Sensory analyst Briony Liebich has taken over the helm of chief judge from Zannie Flanagan, and judging will use the nationally-adopted 100-point system; categories have been simplified to reflect industry trends, and entry criteria…
For city girl Rita Bikins, olives are a new way of life. One she loves. For her husband David Margetson – a sheep farmer – olive production is new, but he’s used to life on the land. The couple took over Red Rock Olives in May last year and haven’t looked back.
Victoria’s Cobram Estate took out the coveted title of Champion Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Show at the Sydney Royal Spring Fine Food Show this week. Cobram’s Light Flavour Intensity Olive Oil also won Champion Commercial Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The 2014 competition received 116 entries, with a total of 91 medals (16 Gold)…
Back when Europe and North America were there dominant growth markets for the food industry, Asia was considered as little more than an extension of their traditional business and dominated by unorganised local companies.
European Union countries rank highest when it comes to global food traceability regulations and requirements, according to a new report from The Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC). It recommends a uniform global traceability system, no doubt something our industry would support to help stop olive oil fraud – Ed.
In spite of a year-long ban on many foreign food imports announced recently by the Russian Government, Russians will still be able to enjoy olive oils from popular origins like Greece, Spain and Italy, sources say.