Olives a new taste in gin for martini lovers
Cobram Estate has collaborated with Four Pillars distillery to create a unique gin flavoured with olive leaves and olive oil.
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News from the olive industry in the southern hemisphere
NSW DPI olive oil panel back in action
Olive oil producers can have their 2020 harvest classified now that the NSW DPI sensory panel has been reconvened after COVID-19 temporarily forced it to shut down.
How do Australian oils compare?
We all know that Australian olive oils are world class, but you might be surprised to find out just how good they really are.
2019 WA Olive Awards winners announced
The winners of the awards were announced at a dinner held on Saturday, October 12. More than 70 people attended the dinner to celebrate the 2019 competition. Chief Steward, Anj Walla, said the competition this year was ‘truly amazing’. There wer...
How to produce table olives safely: a new book
How to process olives straight from the tree. This booklet explains in simple terms what is involved in making a food safe product.
Extra virgin olive oil misses out on Health Star upgrade
Olive oil has been short-changed within Australia’s Health Star Rating (HSR) system despite a five-year review of the program. It’s prompted the Australian Olive Association (AOA) to call for a regulated exemption of edible oils from the HSR system...
Boundary Bend predicts good yield
The olive harvest is underway for major producer Boundary Bend, which is confident it will produce more olive oil than it did last year.
Strong support for olive oil 5-star health rating
Public health experts and Woolworths have spoken out in support of a 5-star health rating for olive oil.
Australian olive oil producers face significant commercial risk
Loss of the NSW DPIs sensory panel's IOC accreditation raises serious questions about the commercial risks involved for Australian and New Zealand producers.