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Entries are now open for the fourth Sol d’Oro Southern Hemisphere competition, this year being held from 11-15 September in Osaka, Japan. Producers from Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand are invited to enter. Winners will be highlighted via promotional activities and buyer tastings during the Olive Oil Kansai International…
Registrations are now open for the Science Protecting Plant Health conference, being held in Brisbane from 26-28 September 2017. The program includes plenary and concurrent sessions on a wide range of topics, along with field trips and workshops by expert presenters on specific disciplines.Early bird discounts are available. More information and registrations here.
This week has been a worrying one for NZ growers, with Tuesday seeing the arrival of a complex low pressure band bringing rain, thunderstorms and gales, and snow for the South Island. The nzherald.co.nz website reported that MetService had put out severe weather alerts across both islands, with Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Northland and Canterbury…
An evangelical church in Auckland is offering a “holy oil” which parishioners claim has helped cure ailments from tumours and chronic heart conditions to depression and addiction. Sounds almost as good for you as NZ EVOO, doesn’t it?
AOA Code of Practice (OliveCare™) Administrator Peter McFarlane has shared this drinks menu from an Adelaide bar. As he says: “One way to get your 30 ml of EVOO a day!” Enjoy (in moderation, of course) and be healthy! 5 ingredients every 20-something should have in their pantry It’s time to graduate from two minute…
Hort Innovations is currently seeking submissions for projects to be considered as part of the Pollination Fund. Concept proposals are invited, to be submitted by 30 June 2017. More information about the Pollination Fund, including existing projects, is available on Hort Innovation’s website here or access the concept form here. Questions can be directed to…
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…
Geelong businesses are being encouraged to tap into burgeoning international markets by one of the nation’s top olive oil entrepreneurs. Boundary Bend chief executive Rob McGavin was one of eight guest lecturers at Deakin’s Our Futures series and discussed how his olive oil business has hit the big time against established European competitors.
Plant Health Australia has received funding for a project to improve plant pest surveillance and utilise AUSPestCheck as a national virtual co-ordination centre. The project, Improving Plant Pest Management Through Cross Industry Deployment of Smart Sensor, Diagnostics and Forecasting, will underpin existing surveillance initiatives, and provide a foundation for a nation‐wide surveillance network. More information…
Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad” cholesterol, says the American Heart Association in updated advice. Coconut oil is commonly sold as a health food and some claim the fat in it may be better for us than…