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The AOA has flagged a recent excellent article by popular TV chef Ed Halmagyi, which succinctly sums up what’s happening in the Australian Olive industry. Significantly, Halmagyi highlights the importance…
Read MoreMornington Peninsula producer Cape Schanck Olive Estate has wowed the judges at the 2015 Los Angeles International EVOO Competition, taking out four awards in the Southern Hemisphere judging. The only…
Read MoreThis year’s national industry event is now just three weeks away, being held from September 14-16 in Mildura, Victoria. It’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity to learn, network and celebrate the efforts…
Read MoreA Margaret River family-run olive oil business has won its David and Goliath legal battle against Sir Richard Branson’s mighty empire — over the use of the word “virgin”. Vasse…
Read MoreGov. Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 65, legislation by Senator Lois Wolk, D-Solano, changing an outdated labeling law that enabled olive oils to say they were produced in…
Read MoreWith olive harvests expected to commence in Europe as early as next month, recent reports have been speculating on the outcome of the 2015-2016 olive harvest.
Read MoreExpo Milano 2015 is the Universal Exhibition hosted by Italy from May 1 to October 31, 2015, based on the issues of food and nutrition. “Feeding the Planet, Energy for…
Read MoreL’association Française L’Olive, (AFIDOL) France’s interprofessional association, held their annual summer meeting in Aix en Provence. Since its foundation in 1999, Afidol has sought to unite olive oil professionals, to…
Read MoreAiming to make Rajasthan a hub for olives in India, the state government has decided to promote olive (Jaitun) cultivation in 5,200 hectares under various schemes this year, from the…
Read MorePrices for Spanish olive oil are approaching an all-time high as hot weather and disease harm the country’s harvest. Last week the cost of Spanish extra-virgin olive oil rose 5%…
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