Australia
Aug. 31, 2020
Consuming High-Polyphenol EVOO Reduces Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Researchers found that consuming high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil significantly reduced peripheral and central systolic blood pressure in healthy adults.
May. 20, 2020
Australian Producers Receive Hard-earned Recognition at World Olive Oil Competition
Australian producers took home five Gold and six Silver Awards at the 2020 edition of the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
Apr. 22, 2020
Australia Offers Growers Help Managing Workforce Restrictions
New resources and legislation can assist Australian growers to address the challenges in managing their workforce during the Covid-19 crisis.
Mar. 31, 2020
Coronavirus Impacts Australian Growers as Harvest Nears
While much of the world grinds to a halt in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, olive growers in Australia are getting ready to harvest.
Jan. 27, 2020
Australian Producers Making Do Despite Bush Fires, Record Drought
In spite of a record drought and devastating bush fires, some large Australian producers are expecting close to an average production and high-quality oils in 2020.
Jan. 13, 2020
Drought, Not Fire, Remains the Bane of Australian Olive Growers
Australia's olive growers have mostly been spared from the wildfires that have been ravaging the country. Persistent drought, however, continues to cause concern.
Sep. 4, 2019 Australia / NZ
Australian Woman Pleads Guilty to Importing Plants Known to Carry Xylella
Sep. 2, 2019 Australia / NZ
In Australia, Advocates Call for Improved Health Rating for Olive Oil
Jul. 29, 2019 Health
Sep. 7, 2018 Australia / NZ
Drought in Australia Portends Tough Season Ahead for Small Growers
Jul. 18, 2018 Australia / NZ
Apr. 18, 2017
Boundary Bend Looks for 'Patient' Investors
Boundary Bend is looking for capital to fund an expansion that could increase volumes by as much as 50 percent.
Feb. 21, 2017
Provenance Branding Seen as Key to Protecting Australian Olive Oil Exports
With counterfeiting and quality issues a constant problem for Australian food brands, some experts believe that provenance branding is the key to safeguarding quality.
Jan. 24, 2017
Could Drones Be the Next Big Thing for the Australian Olive Industry?
With legislation making drone ownership easier and more affordable, many farmers are could find a more effective means of crop monitoring and maintenance.
Jan. 19, 2017
Why the Next Three Months Could Decide the Future for Western Australia Farmers
Wet conditions in 2016 led to smaller than average olive crops for Western Australian farmers. With the next three months a critical period, many are hoping for better outcomes, but remain at risk due to lack of insurance.
Jan. 16, 2017
A Better Method for Controlling Wild Olive Trees in Australia
A more affordable and time-saving method for culling wild olive trees in Australia has been found in basal bark spraying.
Jan. 3, 2017
Oxitec's Australian Medfly Trials Proceed
Despite delays, British Biotech Company Oxitec is still confident that their genetically modified strain of olive flies will reach further trial stages, but there's a long way to go before growers can access these insects to their advantage.
Dec. 19, 2016
Australian Farms Face Threat From Deadly Sap-Sucking Bug
The Olive Lace Bug has impacted Western Australia and is threatening to spread further into the country.
May. 30, 2012
Extra Virgin Vigilance in Australia
Australia’s consumer watchdog has fined a local olive oil producer for alleged mislabelling and promises more action on fake extra virgin olive oils.
May. 11, 2012
Council Calls Canada, Australia Olive Oil Import Trends 'Worrying'
A decline in olive oil imports into Canada and Australia is “worrying,” the International Olive Council declares in its April newsletter.
Jan. 27, 2012
New Standards Getting Traction in Australia
Reports that many olive oils on the shelves in South Australia were adulterated with sunflower, canola and even lampante oil has put the spotlight on a new standard's usefulness in protecting consumer confidence and safety.
Jan. 24, 2012
Woolworths Agrees to Offer Kailis Organic Olive Oil Under Private Label
Woolworths has agreed stock the failed company's olive oil as part of its "Macro Wholefoods Market" range.
Nov. 23, 2011
Administrators Take Control of Failed Olive Oil Producer Kailis Organic
The Perth company, led by Mark Kailis of Western Australia’s dynastic Kailis family, failed to raise enough working capital to maintain operations after suffering major losses this year.
Nov. 15, 2011
Industry Group Pushes to Adopt Australian Olive Oil Standard in South Africa
The president of South Africa's olive oil producers' association said the country's government has formed a committee to consider adopting Australia's standard.
Oct. 11, 2011
International Olive Council Studying Oils Beyond the Limits of its Standard
The IOC invited producers to help it better understand olive oils that fell outside of its standards. The limited response was discussed last week in Madrid.
Jul. 20, 2011
Australia Adopts New Voluntary Standards for Olive Oil
Australian Olive Association President Paul Miller said “the standard puts consumers in a much stronger position when it comes to making informed choices.”
