Mar 2, 2017 | Australia, Courses/Education, Olive business
The report on the first trial round of The Tastebook, the AOA-funded industry training program, has been released. The trial involved EVOO and table olive samples being sent to 160 participants for sensory assessment, with the aim of stimulating an industry...
Mar 2, 2017 | International News/Trends, Marketing, Olive business, Olive Oil News
When most mentions of olive oil these days tend to be on the negative side, the Google spot rests the brand’s stellar credibility behind one uncomplicated truth: you can use olive oil instead of butter for cooking. Google Recommends Olive Oil as Butter...
Feb 23, 2017 | Australia, Marketing, Olive business
A north East olive producer is dishing up a fresh take on a popular drop. Gooramadda Olives will soon launch its Frock – A Dress For A Salad range. The shake-and-pour bottles of flavoured oils comprised Hot, Exotic, Little Black, Beach and Vintage. Co-owner Melanie...
Feb 23, 2017 | Australia, Labelling, Marketing, Olive business
With counterfeiting and quality issues a constant problem for Australian food brands, some experts believe that provenance branding is the key to safeguarding quality. Provenance Branding Seen as Key to Protecting Australian Olive Oil Exports...
Feb 23, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Turkey’s olive oil sector increased its U.S. exports to a $10 million limit, eleven times more than the previous limit, in the period between November 2016 and January 2017, and chose not to enter the EU market due to high customs tariffs.
Feb 23, 2017 | Australia, Olive business, Olive Oil News
It might be the saddest quote you read today: “Olive oil is becoming a luxury.” This Sydney Morning Herald article also has a great little video featuring Boundary Bend’s Rob McGavin.
