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The ABC’s 7.30 Report on 6 October focused on the Australian olive industry with news of the test results of 12 oils (nine imported and three Australian major supermarket brands). AOA President Paul Miller, and Dr Rod Mailer were interviewed at length, along with DAFF Minister, Tony Burke, and ACCC boss, Graeme Samuel.
The AOA released this statement before the program aired.
Victoria’s Annual Olive Festival, now in its 8th year, will be held at the international award winning Witchmount Estate Winery in Rockbank on Sunday 16 November from 10am to 5pm to showcase Victoria’s olive, food and wine industry.
Read MoreThere must be something special about the area around Boyup Brook because for the third year running a local producer has been awarded the Best WA Oil of show at the Perth Royal Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition.
Read MoreOne of the country’s largest privately owned olive groves is on the market for sale or possible partnerships.
Read MoreAustralian extra virgin olive oils will once again affirm their superior quality at this year’s National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards as the industry’s largest olive oil show returns for…
Read MoreThree months of extensive industry consultation on the proposed South Australian Olive Industry Fund has confirmed widespread support for the fund.
Read MoreAn Australian scientist who has pioneered research into olive oil chemistry was recognised with a prestigious international award recently.
Read MoreThe Western Australian Government has started a strong marketing campaign to encourage people to buy local produce.
Read MoreThree days of judging have culminated in the 2008 Wrest Point Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards. A national judging panel of nearly 40 food specialists, headed by Janet Lillie of Melbourne, assessed more than 800 entries from every Australian state and the ACT.
Read MoreA processing plant in the South East of South Australia boasts what is probably a world first in the olive industry. It is run by women.
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