Oct 10, 2016 | Australia, General Olive News, Olive business
The Burnside Branch of the National Trust SA (NTSA) is inviting growers to participate in the second annual Olive Oil Day, being held from 12-5pm on Sunday, 6 November at historic Beaumont House. The event celebrates the establishment of the SA olive oil industry in...
Sep 16, 2016 | General Olive News, International News/Trends
The Cyprus Virtual Food Museum has called on anyone interested in the Mediterranean diet to take part in its field trips that promote the island’s gastronomy. The organisation’s mission is to record, study, preserve and present the culinary heritage of Cyprus, as well...
Sep 16, 2016 | General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business
According to official sources, the Olive tree (Olea europea) was introduced into China over 40 years ago. However, the crop only started to expand at the beginning of the millennium. The areas of greatest potential for the development of olive growing are Gansu,...
Sep 16, 2016 | General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Twenty-five mills in China managed to produce 5,000 tons of olive oil this year according to the International Olive Council citing official sources, a 75% increase over the previous season. Olive Oil Production in China Reaches 5,000...
Sep 16, 2016 | Australia, General Olive News, Olive Oil News
THE story of how the Bradica family started an olive grove in rural New South Wales extends over many years. In the Central European community Kris Bradica lived in as a child, there were thriving groves that had trees that were up to 2,000 years old, and it was a...
Sep 16, 2016 | General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business
The olive harvest has begun with South Texas growers expecting a record year due to favourable weather and more acreage coming into production. Crews at the Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard just south of San Antonio started their harvest over Labor Day weekend. Source San...