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Higher prices and stiff competition led to a 7% decline in global olive oil consumption, according to the latest figures released by the International Olive Council (IOC). World consumption for…
The Moroccan minister of Agriculture, Aziz Akhannouch, signed this Monday in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, three agreements providing for 407 million dirhams (USD 41 million) from investors from…
A multi-million euro renovation project, backed by international designer Philippe Starck, has been blocked by strong opposition. Frenchman Starck, one of the world’s top designers, trumped up 15 million to…
Since the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation planted its first olive trees in 2008 in the Capay Valley of California, and launched its Séka Hills brand in 2011, the popularity of…
The 2016 Olives New Zealand Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, 19 March at Wairarapa. Further information will be sent to members in January.
Olives New Zealand is offering a two day seminar on “How Processing Practice impacts on Quality (e.g. Gold medals) and Quantity”, being held in Auckland on 7-8 April 2016. “Processing…
Expression of interests are being sought from olive industry enthusiasts for positions on the National Olive Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition Organising Committee. Chaired by AOA CEO Lisa Rowntree and…
The Board of the Australian Olive Association (AOA) has appointed Peter O’Meara as the new President of the AOA, active from late November. O’Meara is the owner of Adina Vineyard…
AOA President Paul Miller has stepped down from the position, heralding one of the most significant changes in industry leadership in years. Miller has held the position since 2001, a…
Paul Miller, President Australian Olive Association, 28 September 2001 to 23 November 2015 1. Brief Biography I was born in Yea, Victoria in 1956. I grew up on a small…