Nov 9, 2020 | Australia, Awards, Grove Innovation News, International News/Trends
Soaring point scores and tough competition were the hallmark of this year’s Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) results, with producers across the country showcasing the industry’s commitment to product quality and improvement. The awards were announced on...
Oct 13, 2020 | Australia, Awards, Grove Innovation News, International News/Trends
The 2020 AOA National Olive Industry Conference closes with an additional evening session on Friday, featuring the 2020 Australian International Olive Awards Virtual Gala Presentation. The annual awards are an important part of the industry’s commitment to ongoing...
Jul 14, 2020 | Grove Innovation News, International News/Trends, Research
COVID-19 is not the only infection striking fear across the world, with news from Europe of the continuing spread of Xylella fastidiosa (aka olive quick decline disease). Since the initial outbreak in 2013, Xylella has now invaded 23,000 ha of olives in southern Italy...
Jun 16, 2020 | Grove Innovation News, International News/Trends
Hort Innovation has developed an online International Trade Hub, delivering information and insights to the Australian horticulture sector as we progress through and beyond the global COVID-19 situation. The pandemic has created disruption on a global scale, and has...
May 12, 2020 | Australia, Grove Innovation News, International News/Trends
The future of plant health in Australia is looking brighter with a new opportunity for international collaboration in research on pests and diseases that are common threats. Australia’s Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI), has just signed a memorandum of...
Oct 5, 2018 | International News/Trends, Olives and Health
It turns out that we’ve been thinking about extra virgin olive oil all wrong. Yes, it’s healthy and tasty — great for brushing on a crusty baguette or using for a quick sauté — but as a food, it’s more akin to fresh-squeezed orange juice than to a pantry staple that...
