Giving back

Aug 14, 2015 | Australia, Olive business

A hundred years or more have passed since any farming of olives has been undertaken on the far-flung island of Kastellorizo. But in the face of Greece’s dire economic circumstances that’s all about to change, due to the combined efforts of Australian...

Live like an olive oil baron with glamorous Arcadia homestead

Aug 14, 2015 | Australia

You could be forgiven for thinking this swish residence is located in the Hollywood Hills and not humble Arcadia. Situated off a country lane on Sydney’s rural outskirts … It also comes with a working olive grove, a mini soccer pitch complete with its own goals and a...

Olivegrower & Processor back issues now available online

Aug 14, 2015 | Australia, International News/Trends, Other

Subscribers to our quarterly industry magazine, Olivegrower & Processor, can now view back issues online – great for referencing when you’re away from the grove and can’t access your hard copy. All editions from 2012-2015 have been uploaded – just log in to the...

Gawler Show EVOO Competition

Aug 7, 2015 | Australia, Competitions

Entries are now also open for the 2015 Gawler Show EVOO Competition, convened by Olives South Australia. Three EVOO classes and one Table Olives class will be judged, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes awarded in each, along with Best Exhibit EVOO Trophy and Encouragement...

Australian National EVOO & Table Olive Competitions – enter now

Aug 7, 2015 | Australia, Competitions

Entries are now open for the 2015 Australian National EVOO & Table Olive Competitions. More information and downloadable entry forms are available on the AOA’s website here,under the “Events” section.

Olive Industry Directory notches up 10 years

Aug 3, 2015 | Australia

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...