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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…
The 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…
There’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…
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…
The 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…
The 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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The Australian Government is seeking applications from eligible individuals or groups interested in undertaking a tree planting project as part of the 20 Million Trees Program. Applications are invited for…
Despite a wet start to the season, Boundary Bend Olives has experienced one of its biggest yields this year, producing 13.2 million litres of olive oil. The company has orchards…
The Northern Adelaide Food Park is forging ahead, with $7 million funding available to attract food and beverage processors, manufacturers, packaging and logistics businesses looking to locate at the new…