Jan 4, 2016 | Australia, Diet/Food, International News/Trends
If there’s one man who knows food, it’s Jamie Oliver. The British celebrity chef, whose six-part series Jamie’s Super Food wrapped up on Channel 10 this week, set out to prove that healthy eating and superfoods isn’t all about “goji berries and green drinks”, but...
Dec 18, 2015 | Australia, Olive Oil News
Stepping into the role of national EVOO head judge is Wagga Wagga producer Shane Cummins, a member of the Long Paddock Olive Rustlers. Already well known through years of judging at competitions across Australia and in New Zealand, Cummins is a highly passionate...
Dec 18, 2015 | Australia, Olive Oil News
After 15 years at the helm of the Australian National EVOO Competition, head judge Richard Gawel has retired from the role, making the announcement at this year’s national industry conference. He’ll still be a regular face on the judging scene, however, transferring...
Dec 18, 2015 | Australia, Olive business, Services
Expression of interests are being sought from olive industry enthusiasts for positions on the National Olive Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition Organising Committee. Chaired by AOA CEO Lisa Rowntree and secretariat Leana Head, the committee will develop all...
Dec 18, 2015 | Australia, Olive business, Olive Oil News
The Board of the Australian Olive Association (AOA) has appointed Peter O’Meara as the new President of the AOA, active from late November. O’Meara is the owner of Adina Vineyard and Olive Grove in the Hunter Valley, NSW and brings strong business acumen to the...
