Apr 20, 2017 | Courses/Education, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
In this first level, 3-day course, we will examine the history and cultivation of the olive tree and delve into harvest and methods used in olive oil production. We will taste samples from around the world and learn to recognize olive oil defects and sensory...
Apr 20, 2017 | Australia, Courses/Education, Marketing, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Olives SA is running a bus tour to the Fleurieu Peninsula on May 7, experiencing olive harvesting, processing and bottling. Running from 9am-5pm, the program also visits the Finniss region, joining the Nangkita Olives open day (above). Food and beverages are included...
Apr 12, 2017 | Courses/Education, General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business
As part of the FAO’s and EBRD’s ongoing support to Morocco’s olive oil sector, a series of workshops were organised during the first quarter of 2017. Workshops Support Moroccan Olive Oil Sector...
Mar 31, 2017 | Australia, Courses/Education, Olive business
Olives SA is running a bus tour to the Fleurieu Peninsula on May 7, experiencing the harvesting and processing of olives and viewing a state-of-the-art bottling plant. Departing at 9am and returning at around 5pm, the program also visits the Finniss region, joining an...
Mar 17, 2017 | Courses/Education, Events, NZ, Olive business
The next round of ONZ Focus Grove Field Days has started, with Nelson and Canterbury completed. The picture above is from Canterbury, where 20 people enjoyed a great afternoon at Terrace Edge olive grove at Waipara. The remaining Field Day dates are: Friday 17th...
Mar 2, 2017 | Australia, Courses/Education, Olive business
The report on the first trial round of The Tastebook, the AOA-funded industry training program, has been released. The trial involved EVOO and table olive samples being sent to 160 participants for sensory assessment, with the aim of stimulating an industry...
