Latest Industry News
Small-batch processors register: still time to add your details
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 utilize their services. The FOE and Olivegrower team regularly have enquiries from people...
Sacred oil
The olive harvest in South Australia is in full swing now until the end of August and the trees at the West Terrace Cemetery are no exception. This will be the third vintage for the 100-year-old Oleo Europa trees, which will be hand harvested next week by The Friends...
US Dietary Committee recommends Mediterranean diet for healthy living
The United States Dietary Guideline Advisory Committee released new dietary guidelines for the Mediterranean diet in their 2015 Scientific Report, suggesting Americans should follow the Mediterranean dietary model for better health.
Drought rages on in California
A drought of “uncertain duration,” is how California Governor Jerry Brown described the historic heat and lack of rain hitting his thirsty state and its 39 million inhabitants. News sources estimated that 12 million trees have died due to the lack of rain (nearly the...
An olive oil from Japan wins top award
When the winners were announced at the world’s largest olive oil competition in New York last month, the top prize in the Northern Hemisphere delicate monovarietal category was not awarded to a producer from Italy or Spain, as one might have expected. The coveted Best...
