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Spain, the largest maker of olive oil, set up a watchdog for “strategic” food industries to bring transparency to agricultural markets and help probe wrongdoings. Olives, olive oil and milk…
A University of Auckland research team has found that people who eat both fruit and vegetables will have the best protection against common pancreatic diseases.
With a great track record at the LA International EVOO Competition, but tight time frames for entry, it’s a bonus for NZ producers to have extra time in hand. Olives…
Martinborough producer D’Arc Grove was awarded a gold medal at the recent Olive Japan 2014 competition, run by the Olive Oil Sommelier Association of Japan. Only 149 golds were awarded…
The Ag Excellence Alliance Inc, with funding from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, has released a guide called Smartphone apps for smart farmers. A guide to the best…
The AOA has recently recognised Olives Victoria as the new state branch in Victoria. The committee comprises members from both Olive Producers North East Victoria (OPNEV) and the Goulbourn Strathbogie…
The risk of consuming harmful heavy metals by eating produce from China’s heavily polluted farmland is now so great that one Australian industry body has warned a parliamentary inquiry due…
The First International Fair Business in Olive Growing – Finooliva 2014 – is being held in Porto Alegre, Brazil on 2-5 September. The event comprises the 2nd International Journey Olive Growing, with…
A timid young German migrant has gone on to become one of the most dynamic olive producers in the state. Now into her 70s, Gesine Owen’s passion and zest for…
Last year FEVOO, a festival and educational experience for consumer, chefs, food service industry and media was held in Sydney to launch the new season’s oils. “FEVOO”, which means Fresh…