May 17, 2016 | Australia, Olive business, Olive Oil News
“Except the vine, there is no plant which bears a fruit of as great importance as the olive.” A quote from ancient Roman philosopher Pliny that still rings true to local olive producers, who from humble beginnings, have now grown their farming businesses...
May 17, 2016 | Australia, General Olive News, Labelling, Olive business, Olive Oil News
It’s not difficult to find a bottle labeled “extra virgin olive oil” — a term that’s not only ubiquitous, but that is also synonymous in most people’s minds with a high-quality product.
May 17, 2016 | Australia, Labelling, Olive Oil News, Surveys
Acting on this continuing issue, the AOA has launched a Change.Org online petition to let the government know that consumers really do care about truth in labelling, and want to get what they pay for. The petition calls for the Minister for Competition Policy and...
May 17, 2016 | Australia, EVOO, Olive business, Olive Oil News
The vast majority of imported “extra virgin olive oil” in Australian supermarkets fails to meet local and international standards, renewing concerns shoppers are paying a premium for inferior products. Tests of 27 imported bottles sold at Coles,...
May 17, 2016 | Australia, Competitions, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Local producers continued to make their mark on the international stage at the Olive Japan 2016 competition, taking home a total of 10 Gold and nine Silver medals. The 2016 competition received 600 entries from 21 countries, a dramatic increase from 2015’s 441...
May 10, 2016 | Australia, Olive business, Suppliers & Announcements
Whether picked on site or sourced from other nearby growers, the first pressing at Taralinga Estate happens almost immediately after picking, so our olive oil contains the highest level of polyphenol antioxidants as possible. This is Taralinga’s second year owning and...