So what are enzymes and what are they responsible for?

FACT:  Enzymes are responsible for the softening of the olive during maturation in olive oil production process. FACT:  Industrial Enzymes used in the olive oil extraction process are the same as in the fruit. Industrial Enzymes have been used for fruit juice production for many years.  As Olive Oil is the fruit juice of the…

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Olive Oil benefits in keeping you healthy

Olive oil is known to be rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin E. It also helps to bolster the immune system and help protect you against viruses. It has also been documented to be effective in  fighting against a list of diseases and health hazards such as: High Blood Pressure:  Regular consumption of olive oil can…

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The taste of success for Olive Producers of Rosemary and Thyme!

Homeleigh Olive Grove, from Hall ACT, has taken out best flavoured oil at this year’s Royal Canberra Extra Virgin Olive Oil Show. Their delightful Rosemary and Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil won the best oil in the flavoured oil class of the show. Homeleigh also won a silver medal for their truly opulent White truffle…

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Visit the Olive Museum

The millennial history of the olive tree and its precious fruits is revealed, step by step, in this exciting journey inside the Museum. A unique journey for originality and content which, in eighteen rooms, tells the most important moments linked to the history of the oldest tree cultivated by man: the olive tree. Want to know…

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“Best Oil of Show” 2011 awarded to Cradle Coast Olives!

From Abbotsham, Tasmania… Cradle Coast Olives can certainly be proud for winning the most prestigious National Award, the “Best Oil of Show”.  With around 400 trees the O’Neill’s are delighted to have the fruit’s of their labour to win for 2 years running now! Considering there were over 220 entries from all areas of Australia. Congratulations…

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