A new innovation in Olive Oil Processing the THERMOSPEED

Whilst I visited Italy in November 2016 I got to see this new innovation being tested under scientific trial by the University of Bari. The future of Olive oil processing is here very soon. Developments in this sector are set to take processing efficiency to a whole new level. With the use of the THERMOSPEED,…

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PECTINEX ENZYME TRIALS AT BOVALINA OLIVE OIL PLANT IN ADELAIDE, SA

ENZYME TRIALS AT BOVALINA OLIVE OIL PLANT IN ADELAIDE, SA MARCH 2012 – Processing Course   Pablo Canamasas, Processing Plant Manager at Boundary Bend, conducted at a processing course in Adelaide earlier this week. Peter Dunn from Novozymes was kind enough to provide a small sample of Pectinex Ultra S-PL to use in the processing trials. The results were amazing!…

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What’s an Olive worth?

Today I had a discussion with an Olive Grower in Western Australia and he was asking about what the market price for raw olives is for olive oil?  Unfortunately, the Australian Olive Industry does not have any data of this kind, so we are asking for your feedback and active discussion in the comments below…

Country of Origin Labelling update & food forums

CoOL information forums for food The Department of Industry Innovation and Science, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, will be conducting information forums to educate businesses on the CoOL (Country of Origin Labelling) reforms for food. The forums will be held in capital cities and…

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How Extra Virgin Olive Oil may preserve your Brain Power

The study involved nearly 450 older adults divided into three groups. One group ate a Mediterranean diet plus a liter of extra virgin olive oil per week. A second supplemented the Mediterranean diet with 30 grams of nuts per day, including walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds. The remaining participants followed a low-fat diet.

Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil should be added to your Dog’s Diet

Whether canine or human, if there are some unwanted pounds that need shedding, olive oil will help grease the weight-loss engine. The monounsaturated fats in olive oil actually encourage pound-melting by breaking down the fat inside fat cells, to get rid of belly fat and reduce insulin sensitivity.

Help, I have Black marks on the trunks on my olive trees, what do I do?

Hi Amanda,

Please help, we are based in the Hunter Valley and it appears that where moisture runs through the tree is where the problem is (see pictures). It doesn’t look like sooty mould but we had scale and olive lace bug issues. The trees are in urgent need of care. What is the black on the trunks and what do I do? P NSW

What is The Olive Centre App?

The Olive Centre has released the first App for smartphones designed at helping Olive Growers, Olive & Olive Oil Processors & Contractors in Australia, New Zealand and the International olive growing community.