Latest Industry News
Health fight continues for olive oil
The battle to shift the health perception of olive oil is ongoing according to the CEO of the Australian Olive Association, Lisa Rowntree. In delivering her report at the National Olive Industry Conference in Mildura, Victoria last month, Ms Rowntree gave an update on...
Value-adding key to olive success
Anyone considering going into olive-growing needs to be prepared to value-add to their products, according to Tumby Bay producer Brian Milner, Windy Hill Olives. Mr Milner is one of only four olive producers left on EP, when once there were more than 30.
Greece’s early harvest olive oils
Early harvest extra virgin olive oils can be more expensive and hard to find than other extra virgin oils since unripe olives produce less oil and need to be picked right from the trees. Even so, more are finding their bitter taste, extra low acidity, and higher...
Olive Industry Directory notches up 10 years
The 2015 Australian and New Zealand Olive Industry Directory (OID) celebrates 10 years in print for this “must have” industry information source. Publisher Ryan Media began compiling annual industry listings in 2006, when there were just 520 olivegrowers and olive...
Small-batch processors – register for 2016
Thanks to all the small-batch processors who have contacted us with their details; they’re now on our register, which we reference to connect processors with people wanting to utilise their services. The FOE and Olivegrower team have had a number of enquiries this...
