The prestigious Mario Solinas Quality Award is an annual accolade bestowed upon the finest extra virgin olive oils by the International Olive Council (IOC) and is set to venture into new territory in 2024. This year, the competition will journey to Uruguay, marking a special edition exclusively dedicated to oils originating from the Southern Hemisphere….
Author: amandabailey
1997 the year I stepped into the Olive World in Australia. Since then I have had the privilege of working with many specialist researchers from all facets within the Industry from Australia and overseas. I am passionate about olives & our industry. I dedicate my work to enhance the production of groves (in all aspects of olives) through to commercial production.
As founder of The Olive Centre, I wanted to be able to take out much of the guess work that growers in the earlier days faced in the trialling of equipment for the application of their use in Olives. This is the area I specialise in today in the Equipment, Machinery & Advice and provide a One-Stop-Shop to all Olive Growers. I have maintained a working relationship with well over 200 suppliers in order to bring the most up-to-date and cost effective equipment available today.
All our equipment & machinery has been trialled in the commercial application of olives and through this our team at The Olive Centre hopes to ... help you achieve the maximum from your grove. Only through working together can we achieve a viable industry.
Revolutionising Olive Variety Identification: AI Tool from GEN4OLIVE Spanish Project
An AI tool has been developed to identify olive varieties from images of olive pits, known as ‘OliVaR’. The neural network was trained using an extensive database of olive fruit endocarps (olive pits), compiled by partners of the GEN4OLIVE European project. With contributions from five germplasm banks across different countries and advancements in AI technology,…
Assessing the Compatibility of Direct Alperujo Application with Soil Quality Protection
In Spain and other Mediterranean countries, the olive tree reigns supreme, producing not only world-renowned olive oil but also significant quantities of semi-solid olive mill waste are generated. The mill waste is often referred to as alperujo in Spanish. As a circular economy fertilisation and soil protection strategy, the direct application of alperujo to agricultural…
Understanding Fruit and Flower Abortion/Drop in Fruit Trees: Causes and Remedies
During the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Biosystem, Researchers in Iran assessed various techniques for producers to consider reasons why fruit and flower losses occur. Here we delve into the presentation and look at the causes and potential remedies for avoiding flower and fruit losses. The cultivation of fruit trees holds immense economic…
Olive Oil’s Dizzying Rally to Last Another Year, EU says
In accordance with pricing trends observed in the olive oil sector according to Bloomberg, the European Commission projected on Monday that the surging olive oil prices in Europe will persist for another season, compelling consumers to make cutbacks in their consumption of this cherished staple. The ongoing season, which commenced this month, is anticipated to…
Sydney’s Olive Odyssey: A Celebration of Flavor, Expertise and Unity by the International Olive Council
Sydney, Australia October 20th: In recent days, a delegation from the International Olive Council arrived in Sydney, consisting of Maria Juarez, Head of Promotion and Economic Affairs, Dr Imene Trabelsi Trigui, Head of Promotion, and Dr. Wenceslao Moreda, Principal Scientist and IOC expert. Their visit aimed to present and showcase a series of hosting events…
Secoiridoids Found to Enhance Oxidative Stability and Shelf Life of ‘Corbella’ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
In view of pushing the limits on olive oil quality a breakthrough for the olive oil industry has been revealed through a recent study which has shed a new light on how certain compounds, specifically secoiridoids, can significantly enhance the oxidative stability and shelf life of ‘Corbella’ Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). The collaborative Spanish…
High Vacuum-Assisted Extraction Elevates Virgin Olive Oil Quality: Affecting Phenolic and Volatile Compounds
In a significant advancement for the olive oil industry, the integration of high vacuum technology into a novel assisted extraction system is revolutionising virgin olive oil (VOO) processing. This innovative technique, recently tested at a lab-scale pilot plant, has unveiled its profound impact on the physicochemical properties of olive paste and oil, resulting in enhanced…
Breakthrough Study Reveals Effective Strategies Against Olive Tree-Killing Bacterium
Breakthrough Study Reveals Effective Strategies Against Olive Tree-Killing Bacterium Location: Apulia, Italy In the olive-rich region of Apulia, Italy, a relentless pathogenic bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been wreaking havoc on olive trees since 2013, causing widespread concern among farmers and environmentalists. Traditional containment methods have shown limited success in curtailing its spread. However, a recent…
Weather Conditions Impact Australia’s Olive Harvest
The Australian olive industry endured challenging weather conditions which has impacted the 2023 harvest. Unseasonably cold, wet weather resulted in a shorter growing season, slower ripening of fruit and a delayed harvest, according to the President of the Australian Olive Oil Association, David Valmorbida. “Early in the season the industry was poised for a promising harvest,…
Olive Oil Prices Reach Unprecedented Highs in 2023 Amidst Spanish Drought Crisis
Introduction In 2023, the global olive oil market experienced an unprecedented spike in prices, driven by a perfect storm of factors centred around a severe drought in Spain which is a major global olive oil producer. This scarcity has led to a substantial reduction in olive oil supply, which in turn has caused a significant…
Quick Reference Guide to Chemical Permits to combat Olive Pest & Diseases in Australia
Here is a quick reference guide to the current chemical permits listed with APVMA for Olives:
Permits cover Chemicals for insecticides, fungicides & herbicides.