6/12/19: Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a staple in the Mediterranean diet and plays an important role in international food commerce. However, olive oil is an ancient food and is probably the most studied oil and owns its right to the accolade in daily health and wellbeing. However, in order to secure the healthful properties…
Category: Olive Oil
Handy Conversions for Olive Growers
Handy Conversions for Olive Growers from Bulk Inputs, Tree Spacing, Air Pressure, Flow, Water and Specific Gravity of Olive Oil
Does oxygen in the headspace of the packaging container influence Olive Oil quality?
28/11/19: Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the oil obtained from fresh olive fruit in perfect condition picked at optimal maturation with the utmost care and attention to the mechanical extraction processing to achieve the oil. Olive Oil is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed directly in its raw state and contains important healthful…
Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) increases olive oil yield and quality seeking Australian Performance Test
New technology using pulsed electric field also known as PEF is about to advance olive oil extraction in Australia. In Europe during early trials, the oliveCEPT® was shown to increase olive oil yield by at least 5% (and up to 15%) and also improves quality in terms of polyphenols, colour, and fruitiness. There are also…
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…
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…
GROWING OLIVES: Research confirms importance of right Olive Oil Storage
When it comes to oil storage you need to consider the impacts on quality in relation to the proposed storage to be used. This article is about some of the latest research as funded by RIRDC to determine the best storage for your oil. Remember just because a manufacturer states the container(s) are food-grade doesn’t…
How Heat, Light and Oxygen Harm Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The bottom line in The Effect of Storage Conditions on Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality (PDF) is that olive oil should be stored at cool temperatures, away from light and without exposure to oxygen. “Not just in the short term, but throughout the life of the oil, which includes during the transport, storage and marketing…
Understanding Processing Aids for use in Olive Oil Production
In this article, I refer many times to Commercial Growers as I receive many queries from Small to Medium growers and processors who often wonder how the larger companies can achieve accelerated & consistent results. Below are some tips to help improve the qualitative and quantitative results of olive oil processing. Nowadays, it is common…
Talc: Why Talc in Olive Oil Production?
Talc: is a hydrated calcium magnesium silicate, a naturally occurring inert mineral product, which is milled to different microns. Talc is normally used when moisture contents are high in your olive fruit or maturation points are swaying towards overripe (i.e. later in the season). Talc helps aid in proper malaxation during these types of conditions. Talc…
Power requirements for an Olive Oil Extraction machine
Have you assessed the power requirements of the olive oil machinery you are considering? Do you have single or three phase power? The answers to these questions can be relatively straightforward or difficult and/or costly. Here we look to find a solution to power your machine. Typically, we start with your Electrician or Energy Power…
NZ33095 a powerful new enzyme for 2014 harvest to boost olive oil quality!
Pectinex Ultra Olio (formerly NZ33095) has been through various trials in the past seasons. It has been noted NZ33095 by Novozymes is the most powerful enzyme and very useful for early season fruit for the purpose of pectin degradation. It has been estimated that the current industrial efficiency of the Australian olive oil industry ranges…