On October 31 the Australian olive industry celebrated the best table olives and extra virgin olive oils produced in the country at the annual Awards Presentation dinner, held in Adelaide as part of the two-day Australian Olive Association conference and expo. Best EVOO of Show went to New South Wales producers John and Lorraine Milla from Abilene Grove, while Coriole from McLaren Vale in South Australia took the Best Table Olives Of Show award. Other major awards included the Excellence Award for small producers to Andrew and Lyn Jamieson of Golden Creek Olives, Victoria and a special Service to Industry Award, presented to industry consultant Peter McFarlane for his contribution to both the AOA and Olives South Australia.
We’ll bring you more on the national awards, along with a conference and expo round-up, in the January edition of Olivegrower & Processor.
