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….
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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…
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.
The Olive Centre has Expanded Our Technical Team for Industrial Machinery Maintenance and Operation
I am pleased to announce that Riccardo Buffatello is The Olive Centre’s new industrial machinery technician. “I believe in doing the right maintenance and in putting in the time to achieve best practice which is paramount to quantifying exceptional EVOO quality. I find trouble shooting a challenge and like to resolve problems within a…
The Olive Centre sets up new Melbourne Warehouse
Due to the high demands on stock levels during COVID19 and throughout the harvest season, The Olive Centre has expanded its operations and opened a new Melbourne Warehouse at the Airport to stock various items. At the moment we are holding packaging supplies & processing aids.
Infaco Wireless System Wins International Award at SIVAL 2019 As A Revolutionary Breakthrough In Pruning Safety Technology
Infaco has released the DSES Wireless Safety Pruning System which is a new innovation released after a 3-year field trial. The DSES System has now won a Gold award at SIVAL Innovation 2019 in France. The DSES WIRELESS* system is a new safety device to protect users of electric shears from cuts. The device instantly…
Australian Harvest, Olive & Oil Production, Import, Export Figures till 2019
If you are looking to start a grove, purchase an existing grove or you are wanting to assess olive industry statistics and figures, you might find this information helpful. Introduction The renaissance of the Australian olive industry is entering its second decade. During the last 10 years, the Australian industry has grown solidly from…
Q & A: Olive & Olive Oil Competitions… What shows should I enter?
“I am a boutique grower in Southern Highlands and wonder if you can point me in the right direction of how to enter my oil for shows and medals? I am just starting to sell my oil. Kind regards, Louise” ___________________________________________ There are many options for entering shows in Australia and Internationally. Depending on what…
Talc in Short Supply during 2019 Olive Harvest
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…