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The flavonoid luteolin could inhibit signalling pathways important to the growth of colon cancer cells, according to new research. Luteolin is one of the most common flavones in fruit and vegetables, and is found in both olives and olive leaves.
It’s not long now until the next edition of Olivegrower & Processor hits letterboxes across Australia and New Zealand. Another jam-packed edition, the January-February magazine has all the latest industry news and lots of really useful, practical information. And the message we’re getting is that increasingly, that’s just what our industry needs right now – more sharing of knowledge and information. That’s the aim of the Olivegrower/Friday Olive Extracts team, so if you’ve got any handy hints, good advice or suggestions to share – or any questions you’d like answered – drop editor Gerri Nelligan a line at [email protected].
Expressions of interest are being called for an olive oil processing course being run by the AOA. An initial course held in March 2010 was enthusiastically attended by a full quota of growers, so further courses are being planned for this year. The Olive Centre’s Amanda Bailey said courses will be run in multiple locations according to the demand, so interested growers need to register as soon as possible in order to finalise the course schedule. The comprehensive course is ideal for those looking to refine their skills in the olive oil production process. To register, email [email protected].
Pest and diseases specialist Dr Vera Sergeeva is well-known in our industry, both for her research and regular communications with growers across Australia regarding samples and identification queries. She’s got a new email address, so anyone wanting to contact Dr Vera should now do so at: [email protected].
A Diploma of Agriculture in Organics is being offered by Advance TAFE. The Diploma can be undertaken as a part-time course at the Farmtec campus, Sale, eastern Victoria, or off-campus via flexible delivery. The teacher is Alan Broughton and there are four intakes per year. For more information contact Advance TAFE on ph: (03) 5142 2541.
A new trade event for local, regional and international fine quality food and drink, Speciality Food & Drink Fair will showcase artisan food and drink directly to buyers. Organisers say the event will attract thousands of key decision makers and buyers from the best independent retailers, importers, distributors, wholesalers and hospitality outlets looking to source quality food and drink products. The event will run from 27-28 August 2012 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre and is strictly trade only.
The Australian Government is investing more than $2 billion over five years to achieve a real and measurable difference to Australia’s environment. Caring for our Country provides funding for a broad range of sustainable land management and environmental protection work. Caring for our Country is available to legal entities including organisations and community groups for work that will contribute to achieving one or more of the Caring for our Country targets. Applications close 9 February 2012.
Food marketers have an opportunity to help consumers seeking healthy foods by providing easy-to-understand nutrition information on-pack, according to a new report from Nielsen.
The California Channel Senate Informational Hearing on the Challenges Facing California’s Olive Oil Industry (26th Jan 2012) <iframe width=”854″ height=”480″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/yezc6ElfO4w” frameborder=”0″ allow=”autoplay; encrypted-media” allowfullscreen></iframe>
A workshop being held in Melbourne will help producers through the practicalities of changing from oil to table olive production. Switching from Olive Oil to Table Olive Production is a one-day course covering all aspects of running a successful table olive business, presented by Simon Field of Olive Business. In 2011 Field’s company, Salsi Olive Grove, switched its production from olive oil to table olives and is currently successfully selling olives into the Melbourne gourmet wholesale market. The workshop will be held on Saturday, 25 February at the Vibe Hotel, Carlton.