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The Australian olive industry supports clear, consistent front-of-pack labelling that helps consumers make healthier food choices. However, the current Health Star Rating algorithm is not fit for purpose for edible…
By Laura Thomas The Australian Tax Office is warning Australians to stop and check the facts this tax time, as an increasing number of misleading tips and hacks circulate online.…
The 2026 Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) is now open for entries, offering the chance to be named Best EVOO, Flavoured Oil or Table Olive of Show. The coveted titles…
In the February and March editions we shared details of the new opportunity around FY2025 tax offsets for some levy-funded projects, following Hort Innovation’s registration as a Research Service Provider…
The Olive Wellness Institute has a simple and important mission: to promote the dissemination of credible science related to the health benefits of EVOO and other olive products. So it’s…
Hort Innovation is seeking applications for two new Non-Executive Director on its Board, to be appointed for a four-year term. In line with the company’s constitution, two of the current…
Australia’s defences against destructive exotic bee pests have been strengthened, with Hort Innovation announcing the next five-year phase of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP). The NBPSP was established…
By Laura Thomas The Federal Government’s Health Star Rating system is not telling consumers the whole story when it comes to the complex nutritional value of extra virgin olive oil,…
By Laura Thomas New Australian International Olive Awards categories will ensure local growers are better recognised, as the quality of Australian olives continue to match some of the very best…
By Laura Thomas Australian olive industry leaders are calling for edible oils to be exempt from the Federal Government’s Heath Star Rating system until a more equitable, science-based alternative can…