Sep 25, 2013 | Olive Oil News
The Western Australian Olive Council (WAOC), in conjunction with the AOA and chief judge Richard Gawel, is organising Olive Oil Tasting Workshops for later this year. The initial workshop/s will be at beginners’ level, with a judging recruitment workshop to follow if...
Sep 25, 2013 | Olive Oil News
A vineyard, macadamia farm or olive grove – city investors, hobby farmers and retirees have had varying degrees of success venturing into such businesses. Drought, cheap imports, fickle consumers and the end of helpful tax breaks have sent many a small operator...
Sep 25, 2013 | Olive Oil News
The Bellarine Peninsula is fast being put on the map for its quality olive oil production after a number of local makers brought home prestigious awards last week. Three local producers, Mason’s Creek Olive Grove, Manzanillo Grove and Lighthouse Extra Virgin Olive Oil...
Sep 25, 2013 | Olive Oil News
The new chief executive of the Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia has used his maiden speech to call on the incoming government to invest in making the country healthier. No doubt we all hope his call for increased support for complementary medicine...
Sep 25, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Rajasthan has managed to strike oil. Encouraged by the success of its pilot olive production project, the state government is planning to begin commercial extraction of the oil of the fruit to reduce the burden on imports. Pushing its luck, it also plans to launch its...
Sep 6, 2013 | Olive Oil News
Australia’s ruling party has committed to ending the long-drawn-out tussle between the country’s supermarkets and its food processors and suppliers to fix a voluntary code of conduct.