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Olive (Olea europaea) leaves are used as anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antipyretic, vasodilatory, hypotensive, antidiuretic and hypoglycemic agents in traditional medicine. Recently, it has been shown that olive leaf extract (OLE)…
Read MoreDetails have been announced for the ONZ Tasting Seminar, being held in conjunction with the 2013 NZ EVOO Awards. The course will be run by international head judge for the…
Read MoreGrowers across the country are keenly embracing the opportunity to gain Olives NZ Certification for their new season oils. EO Gayle Sheridan said that to date there have been 71…
Read MoreOn Wednesday night Australia’s most expensive bottle of extra virgin olive oil was auctioned in Sydney, raising $10,000 for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. Packaged in a beautiful bespoke…
Read MoreAustralian food and grocery suppliers saw their profitability drop by 28% between 2010 and 2012, according to a report from he Australian Food and Grocery Council.
Read MoreRyan Media, publishers of the 2013 Australian and New Zealand Olive Industry Directory, are pleased to offer 50% OFF* to Australian subscribers who wish to purchase additional Directories. The new…
Read MoreEntries for the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flavoured Oil and Table Olives competitions close on Friday 2 August, with deliveries due 13-15 August. Olive growers…
Read MoreRob McGavin, co-founder of Cobram Estate, says Australia’s 2013 harvest olive oils will be the best in a decade. McGavin has also predicted that overall Victorian olive oil production will…
Read MoreWe’ve always known our olive oils to be top-notch, but now you can be just as sure. Discerning the difference in quality between olive oils can be difficult, especially when…
Read MoreThe Spanish government is preparing a royal decree forcing the country’s restaurants and bars to replace refillable oil containers with clearly labelled single-use sachets or bottles of oil. The announcement,…
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