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The Olivegrower & Processor ‘Rake in the Savings’ competition has been run and won and the lucky winners are thrilled at the news they will each receive the new ALICE Electromechanical Olive Harvester.
Read MoreFrom July 1 2009, all virgin and extra virgin olive oil will have to be labeled with the country of origin under a new European Community rule, as seen in the May/June edition of the Australian & New Zealand Olivegrower and Processor.
Read MoreThe NSW Northern Olive Oil Show will be judged in Tamworth on July 31 with a presentation of prizes to be held that evening at a time/venue to be advised.
Read MoreOn Friday 17 April the Shire of Melton hosted their annual business awards to celebrate local business in the area. Mt Atkinson Olive Grove & Cafe was successful in taking home the award for best Agri Business and Best Family Friendly Business.
Read MoreOlives South Australia Inc is holding a Special General Meeting on Tuesday 9 June 2009 at the Waite Institute Auditorium, Plant Research Centre, Gate 2b Hartley Grove, Urrbrae. The meeting is being held in conjunction with the second of a series of “Olive Industry Fund” management planning workshops. Registration is from 6.00 pm for a 6.30 pm (sharp) commencement.
Read MoreThe number of Australian wine producers continues to grow despite concerns of drought and over-supply that are impacting profitability in the industry. There are now 2320 wine-producing companies in Australia according to the 27th annual Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Directory recently published by Adelaide-based company Winetitles.
Read MoreOlives South Australia Inc is convening a series of planning workshops following the State Government’s recent approval of a “Voluntary Contributions” Scheme for South Australian Olive Growers under the Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act 1998 to fund projects that will be of benefit to the South Australian olive industry.
Read MoreOlives SA hosted a free workshop surrounding the new Industry Code of Practice (COP) at Waite Campus last month, attended by more than 30 growers and producers.
Read MoreThe Department of Primary Industries in Victoria has released an information sheet on how olive groves can recover after a fire, if managed properly.
Read MoreExtra Virgin, Light. Olive oil. Pure. Confusion continues to plague the consumer gazing at the crowded olive oil shelves. With so many types of olive oil on the market, how can the average shopper separate the best olive oils from the rest?
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