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Boundary Bend wins export award

Major olive oil producer Boundary Bend was voted Australia’s best agribusiness exporter as part of the 2007 Australian Export Awards in Brisbane in November. The virgin olive oil maker beat wine giant Pernod Ricard Pacific, which produces Jacob’s Creek, and top meat...

A question of origin

The biggest problem in the extra virgin olive oil sector is lack of origin in labelling according to an international oil tasting expert. In launching the latest edition of L’Extravergine 2008 – A Guide to the Best Certified Quality Olive Oil in the World in...

Organic food standard being developed

Work to develop an Australian standard for organic products, including fruit and vegetables, meat and processed foods, has started and is expected to be finalised in 2008. Deputy chief executive from Standards Australia, Colin Blair, said the Australian Standard would...

Olea sells its Dandaragan grove

Olea Australis Limited has sold its flagship oil business Dandaragan to investment scheme giant Great Southern Limited for $18.75 million. The Asset Sale Agreement was approved by Olea shareholders at a meeting on December 21. The sale of assets by Olea to Great...

Bendigo’s first Olive Fiesta

The Mediterranean comes to the historic Bendigo Pottery over two days in March 2008 with the inaugural Bendigo Olive Fiesta. Showcasing the best in Central Victorian produce, the Fiesta brings together olivegrowers and experts, and people who simply enjoy fine food...