Apr 27, 2017 | Events, General Olive News, NZ, Olive business, Uncategorised
KPMG’s Julia Jones says targeting premium diets overseas is the way to grow New Zealand’s food economy. New Zealand food producers need to narrow their focus to the “five-star hotel” market if they want to grow their business. That was the...
Apr 27, 2017 | Events, General Olive News, NZ, Olive business
The March round of Focus Grove Field Days was well attended by more than 100 Olives NZ members, including many new members and those from other regions. A new report is available on the website for those members unable to attend, along with an Interim Project Report...
Apr 27, 2017 | Australia, Marketing, Olive business
The New Market Expansion Program is designed to assist Tasmanian enterprises in planning and implementing marketing activities related to developing new international and national markets. Assistance is available to SMEs with a sales turnover of $300,000-$20,000,000,...
Apr 27, 2017 | Australia, Olive business, Suppliers & Announcements
Applications are now open for the 2018 round of Nuffield scholarships for Australian primary producers. Offering $30,000 bursaries to study cutting-edge global agriculture, the program offers a range of specialised scholarships across a diverse range of agricultural...
Apr 20, 2017 | Australia, Courses/Education, Olive business, Seminars/Conference
The Farming Together national forum will take place at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Tuesday, June 6. This is the place to share your vision for an ag-collaboration, meeting like-minded people, hearing first-hand experiences and learning from experts – for...
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...