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Dogs may not like Canada Day fireworks, but Brenda Mallory says they love healthy olive oil. FOE editor Gerri Nelligan can vouch for this: a daily dose of fresh SA EVOO helps keep 12-year-old Milo’s arthritis at bay, along with glossy fur, healthy skin and good digestion.
On June 20, the international journal Food Additives & Contaminants published a scientific paper submitted by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) regarding methods the organization has been studying to aid in the differentiation of extra virgin olive oil from lesser quality refined oils.
The 6th edition of the competition for the best extra virgin olive oil landscapes, Extrascape 2017, concluded a two-day event that included several speeches by experts in the field.
Researchers have found a link between increased mortality and frequent consumption of fried potato foods – but further research is required. Interesting research – particularly the fact that “acrylamide levels were lowest in potatoes fried on olive oil and higher in potatoes fried in trans-fat rich cooking oils”.
The WA Community of Interest of the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) is hosting a technical breakfast seminar on Wednesday, 26 July at the UWA Club. The speakers are experts on microbiology and food safety, and the event will discuss a range of ideas, challenges and opportunities in food microbiology. Product integrity,…
All ONZ grower members should now have received Certification documentation and submissions are now open. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your oil wear the trusted OliveMark quality guarantee. Documentation is also available here, along with more information on ONZ Certification.
The new financial year is now upon us – have you renewed your industry membership? The Australian Olive Association (AOA) is the Prescribed Industry Body (PIB) for the olive industry and as a financial member, you are doing your bit to support and empower the AOA to represent your interests, and to help build a…
The 2017 national Landcare Awards are open for national and state-based nominations across a number of categories. Entry deadlines are: ACT – 31 July; NSW – 17 July; NT – 4 September; QLD – 4 September; SA – 15 July; TAS – 15 September; VIC – 28 June 28 and WA – 10 July. More…
We hope you’re all enjoying your weekly edition of Friday Olive Extracts (FOE), bringing all the latest industry news and events to your Inbox in an even more timely manner. THE place to share olive industry news and last-minute event reminders, the 2017 weekly format has been another great step forward for our increasingly popular industry…
Irrigators in the Murray Darling Basin can apply for funding through the $35m Commonwealth On-Farm Further Irrigation Efficiency Program for irrigation infrastructure upgrades and other on-farm water efficiency activities. Funding will be up to 1.75 times the advertised water value. A pilot has been launched for SA, with a total funding pool of $15m for…