Nov 10, 2017 | General Olive News
In Athens, in the second half of the 5th century BC, a standard offering to the dead was a vessel of olive oil left by the graveside. But these vessels were not all they seemed because they comprised a form of sly trickery. An intriguing bit of history with very...
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...
Nov 10, 2017 | Australia, Events, General Olive News
Olives WA is holding an event all about olives, aimed to stimulate and educate on: growing, harvesting and preserving olives; tasting and producing olive oil and olive leaf tea; the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet; and the use of olive oil and table olives...
Oct 27, 2017 | Australia, General Olive News, Olive business
There is a “lot of change to come” according to Australian Olive Association chief executive officer, Greg Seymour. Speaking this week at his first National Olive Industry Conference since taking up the reins in March this year, Mr Seymour said he felt...
Oct 27, 2017 | Australia, General Olive News
We hope you’re all enjoying your weekly edition of Friday Olive Extracts (FOE), bringing all the latest industry news and events to your Inbox in an even more timely manner. THE place to share olive industry news and last-minute event reminders, the 2017 weekly format...
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.
