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If shopping for olive oil leaves you confused, you’re not alone. Extra virgin, pure, light … it’s hard to know what’s best, and according to the Australian Olive Association, oils…
The Western Australian Olive Council (WAOC), in conjunction with the AOA and chief judge Richard Gawel, is organising Olive Oil Tasting Workshops for later this year. The initial workshop/s will…
Entry is still open for the Southern Hemisphere chapter of the International Armonia Olive Oil Competition for producers in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, South Africa and Uruguay. The competition…
A vineyard, macadamia farm or olive grove – city investors, hobby farmers and retirees have had varying degrees of success venturing into such businesses. Drought, cheap imports, fickle consumers and…
The Bellarine Peninsula is fast being put on the map for its quality olive oil production after a number of local makers brought home prestigious awards last week. Three local…
Smaller producers once again dominated the results at the 2013 Sydney Royal Olive Oil Competition, where 127 entries saw 74 medals awarded – eight Gold, 20 Silver and 46 Bronze.…
The 2013 AOA National Olive Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition is now just a fortnight away, being held in Hobart, Tasmania on October 7-8. Encompassing the national conference, trade expo…
The new chief executive of the Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia has used his maiden speech to call on the incoming government to invest in making the country healthier. No…
The Auckland Easter Show has announced the 2013 Easter Show Olive Oil Awards winners, with Kay and Charles Chinnaiyah, Olea Estate, Featherston, taking out the Supreme Champion Award and the…
Proof of quality for producers, Olives NZ Certification also provides a guarantee of authenticity for consumers via licensed use of the OliveMark® on certified products – and thereby a leading…