The South Australian olive industry is once again mourning the loss of one of its own, following the death of Richard Whiting on January 28 after a year-long battle with cancer.
One of the industry’s most enthusiastic and active members, Richard was a grower and award-winning EVOO producer who embraced the industry wholeheartedly during his 15-year involvement. A member of the Limestone Coast Olive Growers, Richard also acted as Vice President and then President of Olives South Australia, and represented the state on the AOA Board. A team player in the true sense, he joined others in establishing the 175ha Corralee Olives grove and later the Tatiara Olive Processing plant, a state-of-the-art facility to service the growing number of large orchards in the Limestone Coast region.
Committed, passionate and generous, Richard’s belief in and contribution to the industry will be greatly missed.
As will Richard.
We’ll celebrate Richard’s life and industry involvement in the March edition of OG&P.
