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If shopping for olive oil leaves you confused, you’re not alone. Extra virgin, pure, light … it’s hard to know what’s best, and according to the Australian Olive Association, oils ain’t the oils we’re told they are. The Association, which represents 900 growers, says many oils are falsely labelled, but it seems a push to…
The Western Australian Olive Council (WAOC), in conjunction with the AOA and chief judge Richard Gawel, is organising Olive Oil Tasting Workshops for later this year. The initial workshop/s will be at beginners’ level, with a judging recruitment workshop to follow if there is enough interest. It is anticipated the workshops will be held in…
Entry is still open for the Southern Hemisphere chapter of the International Armonia Olive Oil Competition for producers in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, South Africa and Uruguay. The competition is open to producers of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and aims to promote the awareness and knowledge of extra-virgin olive oil through food-oil pairings. Closing…
A vineyard, macadamia farm or olive grove – city investors, hobby farmers and retirees have had varying degrees of success venturing into such businesses. Drought, cheap imports, fickle consumers and the end of helpful tax breaks have sent many a small operator to the wall. Others have persevered, diversified and managed to stay afloat. Because…
The Bellarine Peninsula is fast being put on the map for its quality olive oil production after a number of local makers brought home prestigious awards last week. Three local producers, Mason’s Creek Olive Grove, Manzanillo Grove and Lighthouse Extra Virgin Olive Oil were awarded medals at this year’s Royal Melbourne Fine Food awards. Mason’s…
Smaller producers once again dominated the results at the 2013 Sydney Royal Olive Oil Competition, where 127 entries saw 74 medals awarded – eight Gold, 20 Silver and 46 Bronze. Moree’s Gwydir Grove Olives took Champion Flavour Infused Olive Oil with their Australian Mandarin Agrumato Olive Oil, repeating their 2011 success. NSW exhibitor East Ridge…
The 2013 AOA National Olive Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition is now just a fortnight away, being held in Hobart, Tasmania on October 7-8. Encompassing the national conference, trade expo and awards presentations, the event venue also provides delegates with the chance to combine attendance with a well-deserved break. This year’s theme, Ensuring a healthy…
The new chief executive of the Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia has used his maiden speech to call on the incoming government to invest in making the country healthier. No doubt we all hope his call for increased support for complementary medicine research would also include the most natural forms like EVOO!
The Auckland Easter Show has announced the 2013 Easter Show Olive Oil Awards winners, with Kay and Charles Chinnaiyah, Olea Estate, Featherston, taking out the Supreme Champion Award and the Logan Campbell Trophy with their Olea Naturae extra virgin olive oil. The consumer-focussed competition features only EVOO from olives grown and processed in New Zealand,…
Proof of quality for producers, Olives NZ Certification also provides a guarantee of authenticity for consumers via licensed use of the OliveMark® on certified products – and thereby a leading edge in the crowded EVOO market. Over 140 oils new season oils have been submitted to date, and a good number of 2013 retail stock…