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…
Category: Research
Olive Tree Physiology & Chemical Composition Of Fruits Are Modulated By Different Deficit Irrigation Strategies
High irradiation levels, warming of the climate, drought, and lower water availability have been a reality over recent years and the future predictions indicate that this trend may continue. The challenges in modern olive production may need to consider strategies for olive grove management and take into account the latest peer-reviewed research from Portugal which…
Drought Stress Effect and Olive Tree Acclimation under a Changing Climate
Olive trees are tolerant, hardy, resilient and can survive throughout prolonged drought periods and weather extremes. Olive Growing all over the world are suffering adverse effects of climatic factors including water scarcity, prolonged higher temperatures, and high irradiance. Production losses due to drought stress are felt by today’s olive producer especially in these times of…
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…
Nanoemulsions with Olive Oil extend the shelf life of Rainbow Trout
TURKEY: Aquaculture has arisen as one of the most promising and rapidly growing industries, providing nutritious, high-quality animal protein and providing income and employment around the world. With a product of such economic importance extending the shelf life is essential. Fish farmed in aquaculture typically spoil very quickly due to their rich unsaturated fatty acid…
Is Palm oil really a suitable alternative to olive oil for deep frying?
The below article is nonsense as the unilateral view is only looking at heat stability. If we were all guided by this we would all be frying with lard! The health issues associated to higher saturated fatty acid oils like palm and the reduced number of minor components due to refining should be part of…
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil is fundamental to maintaining good health?
Dr Mary Flynn who is a nutritionist who works for the Miriam Hospital in USA. She starting teaching at Brown in 1998. Her main research interest is how food is related to the development and treatment of chronic diseases. The findings are compelling.. this video is of a presentation made in conjunction with Nutrition Australia…
Olive Tree Plant Pathology & Bio-security
If you have a strange happening in your grove and it is a task for Plant Pathology, please contact directly; Len Tesoriero is a plant pathologist who researches diseases of horticultural crops. He has a strong interest in protecting Australian horticulture’s biosecurity through accurate diagnostic support and surveillance for exotic disease threats. CONTACT DETAILS: Dr…
Is there a new process that would create the perfect olive oil?
From a single olive which encases the oil in its perfect state, untouched and hanging in the balance! The late Dr Mugelli, renowned for his work internationally as an olive oil expert, Amanda Bailey from The Olive Centre was given the opportunity to inspect Mugelli’s pilot plant at Torre Bianca during the harvest season in…
Amanda Bailey on Olives by The Olive Centre 