May 12, 2017 | Australia, Awards, Environment
Making a difference to your environment? The State & Territory Landcare Awards are just around the corner, so now’s the time to submit your nomination. The Landcare awards celebrate the achievements of volunteers around the country who dedicate their time and...
May 5, 2017 | Australia, Competitions, Events, Olive business, Olive Oil Shows
Planning is well under way for the 2017 Perth Royal Olives Show, with this year’s competition led by Chief Steward Ellen Slobe and Chief Judge Isabelle Okis. Entry documents are currently being finalised and will be released later in May. Until then, the important...
May 5, 2017 | Australia, Marketing, Olive business
At Freshfield Grove olive orchard near Richmond in southern Tasmania, Glenn and Fiona Makowski are looking at value-adding to their product. The Makowskis are relative newcomers to the olive industry and, by their own admission, have been on a huge learning curve....
May 5, 2017 | Australia, Olive business
The South Australian Government has an extensive business mission calendar planned for 2017, taking delegates to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), South East Asia, China, Europe, USA, North Asia and India. Agribusiness and food are two of the major focus...
May 5, 2017 | Australia, Competitions, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Australian and New Zealand producers have once again made their mark at the 2017 NY International Olive Oil Competition, further building the international standing of our locally-produced EVOOs. Cobram Estate topped the winners count, taking two Best in Class awards...
Apr 27, 2017 | Australia, Marketing, Olive business
The New Market Expansion Program is designed to assist Tasmanian enterprises in planning and implementing marketing activities related to developing new international and national markets. Assistance is available to SMEs with a sales turnover of $300,000-$20,000,000,...