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Olive oil is truly, a gift from God. Considering the numerous health benefits it offers, olive oil is like the gold standard when it comes to edible oils, reported IANS.…
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Last week Puglia once again became the scene of clashes between police and protesters, as environmentalists tried to prevent the removal of the last 42 of 200 ancient olive trees,…
Read MoreA Japanese study published earlier this year sought to find out which part of the Mediterranean diet helps alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. The study, published in Clinical Nutrition, found…
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Entries are now open for the inaugural Australian International Olive Awards, Australia’s first and only global olive competition. Replacing the Australian National Olive Competition, the AOA’s annual competition this year…
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An Olive Oil Sensory Master Course is being held in Geelong on 10-11 November 2017, run by the IRTA and Modern Olives. The course has been designed to: learn more…
Read MoreThe New Zealand olive fraternity has been saddened by the recent passing of industry stalwart Mike Cooper. Mike retired from an academic career at Otago University to take up the…
Read MoreThere’s been a change to the judging panel for the 2017 NZ EVOO Awards, with Dr Lorenzo Cerretani from Italy joining the panel as International Guest Judge. The balance of…
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New Zealand’s olive oil producers have had a tough production season. Harvesting is just ending, and for some growers their fruit volume and oil production is less than half last…
Read MoreThe Australian Government is undertaking the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial from 1 July 2017 to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. The two-year trial aims to encourage…
Read MoreThe new financial year is now upon us – have you renewed your industry membership? The Australian Olive Association (AOA) is the Prescribed Industry Body (PIB) for the olive industry…
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