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The Australian Olive Association has said it will receive $200,000 in Federal Government grants and will earmark the monies for “a high profile marketing campaign”. The new grant comes on the back of around $300,000 in grants provided to the AOA in recent years. Attracting Federal funding is a good result by the AOA and a real positive for all involved in the olive industry, but how is this money best spent?
The Olive Producers of North East Victoria Inc. are proud to announce details of the 10th Australian Golden Olive Awards.
Producers of table olives are reminded that entries are now open for the 2009 West Australian Olive Council table olive competition.
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.
From 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.
The 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.
On 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.
Olives 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.
The 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.
Olives 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.