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The AOA has announced the format of this year’s annual industry gathering, with a series of Olive Industry Think Tank Workshops to be held across the country. The state-based events…
In the June edition we shared advice from Hort Innovation of a correction to the R&D Tax Incentive eligible levy rate previously provided in respect of the Olive Fund. The…
Growers are invited to express their interest in joining a new on‑farm pilot project to trial ExxoLift™, a wearable assistive solution designed to reduce physical strain during manual tasks. The…
The Board of Hort Innovation has confirmed a planned transition in leadership, with Chair Julie Bird to retire from the role of Chair at the 2026 Annual General Meeting in…
Hort Innovation Frontiers, in partnership with Startupbootcamp, has announced the innovators selected for the upcoming Australian-Grown Innovation Build Program. The Build Program is the next stage of the Australian-Grown Innovation…
Peer-to-peer, problem-solving workshops packed with practical business information, bookended by networking opportunities with your industry peers. The best insights often come from fellow growers who have already navigated the exact…
By Laura Thomas On a supermarket shelf crowded with bottles labelled “extra virgin”, it can be hard for Australian olive oil brands to stand out from the crowd. But a…
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is currently conducting a survey regarding a potential mandate for the Health Star Rating (HSR) system. The current HSR algorithm is fundamentally flawed when…
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.…