Some weeks ago a decision was made by Sibelco to close their Talc processing plants Australia-wide. This decision has had implications for the Australian Olive Oil Industry whereby the sheer volume of talc has not been attainable and currently in short supply this season. Currently, there are very minimal quantities left that we can access…
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.
Australian laboratory loses international accreditation for sensory testing
Australian olive oil growers must look further afield for official Extra Virgin certification if they require it this year. The only tasting panel in Australasia trained in International Olive Council (IOC) procedures which has been used to certify olive oils as extra virgin has not been recognised by the international body in 2019. The NSW…
Feral Olives and what to do?
Hi Amanda, What can we do to get our olive growers to control the huge number of wild olive seedlings growing on the roadsides and waterways As I drive around our state I see dozens of wild olive seedlings growing in the adjoining areas to our olive groves. They are spreading like weeds and if we…
Olive Oil In Distribution: Have your say
If a product is deemed Extra Virgin Olive Oil and has been tested prior to distribution with no faults whatsoever and then the product is put into the hands of the distributor (or retailer). Do you think the responsibility lies with the producer or the distributor/retailer if any mishandling has resulted in the demise of quality of that product? Why? Have your…
Are you using low-strength enzymes or high-strength enzymes?
Research about enzyme application in olive oil extraction processing can be effective in obtaining higher yields, faster oil & water separation leading to smoother operation of machinery, less residual oil in the pomace and improved oil clarity. Pectinase enzymes are used extensively around the world in fruit juice and wine industries and increasingly in…
ANNOUNCEMENT: Warehouse in Sydney for growing needs in Olive Packaging
Over the past 12 months, The Olive Centre has a signed a new partnership agreement with a warehouse in Sydney to offer packaging supplies for predominantly glass bottles and cans. “We explored a new warehouse as a potential option because we wanted to achieve better freight rates, overall competitively priced packaging through better efficiencies and…
Ray Hadley interviews Amanda Bailey CEO Qld Olive Council about Olive Oil in Australia
Listen to the Interview where Ray Hadley from 2GB looking into Olive Oil Provenance, What makes an oil Extra Virgin, Challenges faced by Australian Growers and more
How to sign up to Olive Oils of Provenance
If you are a producer of olive oil, olives, skin care products or quality olive products you are welcome to create a Producer listing. Here are the steps to ensure success with listing: STEP 1: Open up http://www.oliveoilsofprovenance.com.au In the top of the screen hover over ADD LISTING Click ADD PRODUCER Once at the sign…
Lab Tests Explained – Olive Oil
Harvest time is a busy period for both growers and processors. Yet, as we dive into the season’s fast pace, the handling of olives—from pre- to post-production—will undeniably be reflected in the chemical testing results. While we frequently emphasise quality improvement, maintaining quality standards consistently is not just a consideration but a day-to-day practice. If…
Lab Tests Explained
Harvest time is a busy time for all growers and processors alike. However, as we get caught up in the haste of the season, the way in which olives have been handled pre through to post-production will certainly show up in chemical testing results. I know we always harp on improving quality, however, ensuring you…
Winners announed for 2017 SOL D’ORO International Olive Oil Competition held in Osaka, Japan
The 4th edition dedicated to production South of the Equator closed in Osaka SOL D’ORO SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE AND VERONAFIERE REWARD THE BEST EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS FROM SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR. CHILE LEADS THE FIELD BUT SOUTH AFRICA AND ARGENTINA ARE CLOSE BEHIND Barbara Blasevich, member of the Board of Directors: «After carefully analysing many international…
JAPAN HOSTS 4th SOL D’ORO SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE THE VERONAFIERE- SOL&AGRIFOOD COMPETITION ENSURES WORLDWIDE PROMOTION OF QUALITY CULTURE FOR EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL (EVOO)
Scheduled in Osaka 11-15 September 2017 Producers south of the Equator have until 6 September to send samples. Two different labels can be entered in the Extra Virgin Category, which is divided in turn into: intense, medium and light fruit. The agreement between Veronafiere and Intex Osaka also envisages the presentation and guided a…
Amanda Bailey on Olives by The Olive Centre 