Never before has Professsor Peter Howe spoken at any Olive Industry event. He has been researching lipids for at least the last 20 years. We are very excited to announce Prof Peter Howe to speak about Health Claims & Benefits of extra virgin olive oil as a first at the Olive Exposium: http://wp.me/P6nWQA-S #newconversations #newinformation … Continue reading
ENZYME TRIALS AT BOVALINA OLIVE OIL PLANT IN ADELAIDE, SA MARCH 2012 during AOA Processing Course Pablo Canamasas, Processing Plant Manager at Boundary Bend, conducted at the AOA 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! … Continue reading
Future directions: At the moment, as a Director on the Board of the Australian Olive Association I am working to develop a plan for consumer education. Through the development of this plan, I hope to identify the key areas that Consumers need to know about real or Authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. There are some … Continue reading
I’ve just received these photos in the mail from a grower in VIC and located South of Melbourne. GROWER QUESTION: What are these marks on my olive fruit? ABOUT: “I’ve been out on my grove in the last week and noticed these blemishes/spots on my fruit. I’m not sure what this is but these appeared … Continue reading
Is your Extra Virgin Olive Oil Authentic? In the media recently, there’s much information about “What is Authentic Olive Oil?” Here are some easy ways you can ensure the quality of oils in your pantry (and are you getting what you paid for?). TEST1: Does it carry this symbol or other certification on the label? … Continue reading
Give your consumers confidence in the quality of your Extra Virgin Olive Oil! How does a consumer know an Authentic Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil from any other? What is code of practice certification? The Australian Olive Industry Code of Practice was developed to define the high quality of all Australian olive products and associated … Continue reading
Welcome to the ‘Sublime World of Olives’. As Director of The Olive Centre, I am always looking at ways in which I can update and interact with customers. Through our channel, you can expect to read case studies on our customers’ experiences and how our advice through The Olive Centre can help you. Certainly… all … Continue reading