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Entries are now open for the 2015 Hunter Olive Show, once again with Steve Mitchell at the helm. The only Australian show with categories for oils, table olives, tapenades and…
The Australian Olive Association (AOA) Innovation Award has been established in honour of industry colleague Richard Whiting, who passed away in January 2015. Richard was actively involved in the industry…
The cash economy emerging after the closure of Greece’s banks is beginning to paralyze the country’s vital olive oil industry as farmers demand cash for supplies that distributors are unable…
Entries are now open for the 2015 Australian National EVOO & Table Olive Competitions. More information and downloadable entry forms are available on the AOA’s website here, under the “Events”…
Thanks to all the small-batch processors who have contacted us with their details; they’re now on our register, which we reference to connect processors with people wanting to utilise their…
Greek’s agriculture sector was already facing a challenging 2015 before the economic turmoil this week, but now there’s fear the uncertainty could disrupt the food and wine trade. “There’s a…
The International Olive Council (IOC) announced on its website today that it has begun a search for a new executive director. September 30, 2015 has been announced as the deadline…
Supplementation with olive leaf extract could improve vascular functions and reduce inflammatory cytokines linked to heart disease, according to new human trial data.
It is a vital element of Greece’s agricultural economy, but now the flow of olive oil has begun to slow as farmers are refusing to part with their product unless…
It’s a chilly Wednesday afternoon in regional Victoria, and I’m gliding over one of Australia’s best olive groves. The hum of the harvester surrounds me while, below my feet, some…