Aug 31, 2015 | Australia, Olive business, Olive Oil News
A Margaret River family-run olive oil business has won its David and Goliath legal battle against Sir Richard Branson’s mighty empire — over the use of the word “virgin”. Vasse Virgin, an olive oil food and skin care business, were left flabbergasted when Branson’s...
Aug 17, 2015 | Australia, NZ, Olive business
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...
Aug 17, 2015 | Australia, Olive business
Out on the foothills of Mount Canobolas, just 16 kilometres west of Orange, a small olive grove has been producing award winning extra virgin olive oil since 2003. Originally established in 1994 by John and Lorraine Milla, Abilene Grove is now owned by Kristianne and...
Aug 17, 2015 | Australia, Olive Oil News
When your company’s extra virgin olive oils continue to garner top honors at competitions across the globe, it should be your rightful time to raise a tasting cup and revel in your success. Or so you’d think.
Aug 17, 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...
Aug 14, 2015 | Australia, International News/Trends, Other
By a healthy makeover, I don’t mean a completely unrecognisable cleanout that is totally unsustainable and a pie-in-the-sky, never-to-be-reached dream for most busy mums. I mean an achievable healthy kitchen, with small swaps your family is willing to accept and...
