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Olives 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.
The Department of Primary Industries in Victoria has released an information sheet on how olive groves can recover after a fire, if managed properly.
Extra 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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As a clear picture emerges of when and how the new industrial relations changes will impact business, Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is taking a series of briefings around regional Victoria to keep businesses on top of what the changes mean for them. Olive industry employers are advised to attend the meetings, being held at Bendigo, Geelong, Ballarat, Stawell, Wodonga and Traralgon to ensure they’re up to date with the new laws, that commence from 1 July.
The West Australian Olive Council (OlivesWA) is inviting olive producers, large and small to submit their table olives into the 2009 OlivesWA Table Olive Competition.
Olives SA is holding a workshop on how to sign up for and comply with the new Industry Code of Practice (COP). This free workshop will be held from 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm on Wednesday 15th April 2009, at the Plant Research Centre Lecture Theatre, Gate 2B, Hartley Grove, Urrbrae.
Since the 2006 inaugural edition, The Australian & New Zealand Olive Industry Directory has continued to grow, with the current fourth edition out now and available to purchase.
Australia is currently the largest consumer of olive oil per capita outside the Mediterranean. However, myths and ignorance still remain about this gold liquid that can be found in many Ausralian pantries.
The 66th issue of the Australian and New Zealand Olivegrower and Processor is now available.