Oct 22, 2015 | Australia, International News/Trends, NZ, Olive business
The overnight signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal ushers in a new era of trade for New Zealand’s horticulture industry. “We want to congratulate the government, particularly Minister Groser, for their determination and patience in seeing this deal...
Oct 22, 2015 | Australia, Competitions
Entries are now open for the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition, being held from 11-13 April 2016. With a panel of renowned judges from across the world, the 2015 NYIOOC received over 700 entries from 25 countries. Entries are placed into 24 categories...
Oct 22, 2015 | Australia, Diet/Food, Olive Oil News
The battle to shift the health perception of olive oil is ongoing according to the CEO of the Australian Olive Association, Lisa Rowntree. In delivering her report at the National Olive Industry Conference in Mildura, Victoria last month, Ms Rowntree gave an update on...
Oct 22, 2015 | Australia, Olive business
Anyone considering going into olive-growing needs to be prepared to value-add to their products, according to Tumby Bay producer Brian Milner, Windy Hill Olives. Mr Milner is one of only four olive producers left on EP, when once there were more than 30.
Oct 16, 2015 | Australia, NZ, Olive business
The 2015 Australian and New Zealand Olive Industry Directory (OID) celebrates 10 years in print for this “must have” industry information source. Publisher Ryan Media began compiling annual industry listings in 2006, when there were just 520 olivegrowers and olive...
Oct 16, 2015 | Australia, Olive business, Services, Surveys
Thanks to all the small-batch processors who have contacted us with their details; they’re now on our register, which we reference to connect processors with people wanting to utilise their services. The FOE and Olivegrower team have had a number of enquiries this...
