May 2, 2018 | Australia, Courses/Education, EVOO, General Olive News
It’s a busy time for our industry in the midst/lead-up to harvest, so with that in mind, the completion date for Round 3 of the Tastebook™ program has been extended until COB on Monday 30 April, 2018. Participants are asked to complete the Round 3 survey as soon as...
Nov 10, 2017 | Australia, Events, EVOO, General Olive News
GSOGA (Goulburn Strathbogie Olive Growers) and Olives Victoria (the Australian Olive Association in Vic) are building a new event to showcase the best fresh olive oils from Victoria. Being held on 11 November at Abbotsford Convent, the event features all day...
Oct 27, 2017 | Australia, Diet/Food, EVOO
Australians love their olive oil — we went through 40,000 tonnes of the green, yellowy liquid last year. It is a staple in kitchens around the country, but do we really know what quality olive oil tastes like? Victorian olive grower Peter Eicher thinks Australians...
Oct 27, 2017 | Australia, EVOO, General Olive News
Mildura farmers Fiona Bawden and Richard Mintern are endeavouring to provide Sunraysia with the opportunity to experience fresh, locally grown produce. One of their main products is olive oil, produced from handpicked and cold pressed olives.
Oct 27, 2017 | Awards, EVOO, NZ
Congratulations go to Wairarapa’s Loopline Olives on taking the coveted Best in Show award for the second time. Akaroa producer Robinsons Bay was named Reserve Best in Show, just pipped for the top award by half a point, while The Olive Press was awarded the Best...
Oct 27, 2017 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business
The global market of extra virgin olive oil is expected to continue its growth over the forecast period due to rising demand, increasing health awareness as well as health benefits that olive oil gives in recent years.
