Olive oil could be better than Viagra at helping men perform in the bedroom, scientists suggest. A study of more than 600 men found that those who consumed plenty of it had far fewer problems with their sexual performance.
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Exercise Fastidious is a simulation exercise being run to investigate how prepared Australia is to respond to a detection of
Xylella fastidiosa in nursery, production and residential settings. Planning is underway by a committee of representatives from state and commonwealth governments, peak industry bodies and nursery production.
Exercise Fastidious will be held in Brisbane on 14-15 November 2018 and will include a mix of functional and discussion activities. The AOA is a Plant Health Australia Deed Signatory and has already confirmed participation in the exercise, ensuring the Australian olive industry is at the forefront of current Xylella research and situational preparedness.
We’ll report on the exercise and its outcomes in the December edition of Olivegrower & Processor.
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A toast to good, clean ethical food and Slow Food Noosa's delegates heading to the biggest food festival in the world. (Landline: Jennifer Nichols)
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A powerful alternative to all the negatives of fast food is proving the positive impacts people can make by consciously choosing what they eat. Slow Food is an international movement involving millions of people from 160 countries. By buying food that is good, clean and fair - it supports and encourages both new and old ethical farming businesses.
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Got something to sell? Or want to buy? Go direct to your target market
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If you’ve got something industry-related to sell, you can reach your target market directly with Olivebiz Classifieds. Our online Classifieds service is an easy and inexpensive solution to advertising your unwanted equipment, extra oil - or even your grove. And if there’s something you’re looking for, it’s the ideal way to get the message out loud and clear to your peers and industry associates –
like Rob, who’s on the hunt for an olive de-pitting machine
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Olivebiz Classifieds cost just $40 for AOA members ($100 for non-members), including a text ad and link through to either your web page or images hosted on our site. And you don’t need to be a tech-head: just send us your info and we’ll post it up for you.
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CSIRO’s Data61 has formed a consortium with law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and IBM to build Australia’s first cross-industry, large-scale, digital platform to enable Australian businesses to collaborate using blockchain-based smart legal contracts.
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An extra $18.1 million has been allocated for more boots on the ground at international ports.
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Australia's frontline biosecurity activities just got a boost following the Australian Government's announcement of $137.8 million in additional funding. The investment will fund new biosecurity initiatives as well as strengthening some existing programs. Some of the new measures include a $25.2 million Biosecurity Innovation Program that will invest in new smart technology, such as X-ray technology to scan passenger baggage more quickly at airports.
More information here.
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Adam Liaw's Portuguese orange, olive oil and honey cake. Photo: William Meppem
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I want to eliminate dairy from my diet but I still want to bake cakes. Is there any one rule for substituting butter for olive oil? P. Law
Did you know that vegans love olive oil because the trees are wind-pollinated and do not require bees? I was speaking to Rita Bikins from Red Rock Olives in Pomonal in Victoria. She has done a lot of experimentation and has perfected just about every cake recipe substituting extra virgin olive oil for butter.
The message IS getting out there!
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Friday Olive Extracts – send us YOUR news
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The first half of the year has passed already, with
Friday Olive Extracts (FOE) continuing to bring all the latest industry news and events to your Inbox every week. THE place to share olive industry news, event details and reminders, our industry e-newsletter keeps growing in popularity and we now have nearly 4000 subscribers across the globe. If you’re not one of them,
you can sign up here.
And please remember that FOE is YOUR e-newsletter, so we’re keen to receive your news and help spread the word. Just email your information to Editor Gerri Nelligan at
editor@olivegrower.com.au - it’s free, and the best way to reach your fellow industry members!
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Olives SA judges Gawler Show a success
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Olives SA judges at the Gawler Show (L-R): Andrew Makrides, Michael Johnston, Kate Harbison and Michael Harbison.
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Olives SA continued an annual tradition last week, judging the Olive Oil and Table Olive competitions at the Gawler Show. The regional show is one of the most popular in the state and provides the Olives SA team with a great opportunity to speak directly with consumers about the flavour and health benefits of fresh, local EVOO and table olives. And who doesn’t love an excuse for a day at a country show!
They’re following it up over the next week at the Royal Adelaide Show with activities including daily EVOO tasting sessions and cooking demonstrations – to get involved call Kent Hallett on 0428 829 024.
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Event Kit for growers now available
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An Event Kit for olive growers and processors is now live on the Olive Wellness Institute website, providing factual, user-friendly resources to use at events or local farmers markets.
The resources include posters, leaflets on the Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and a FAQ booklet containing evidence-based facts and answers to questions commonly asked about EVOO.
Access the Event Kit here and find other grower dedicated resources
here.
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Vic: Applications open for on-farm energy grants
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Agriculture Victoria has rolled out the first and second actions in the Victorian Government's $30 million Agriculture Energy Investment Plan: free on-farm energy assessments and on-farm energy grants. The grants support farmers to replace energy inefficient equipment, install more energy efficient systems and enable own-generation capacity.
More information here.
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“… the oil all sold within eight weeks of the award”
Don’t miss the marketing opportunity of the year – enter the 2018 Australian International Olive Awards NOW!
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Entries are open for the 2018 Australian International Olive Awards, with the chance to be named Champion EVOO and/or Table Olive of Show. Now in its second year with international status, the competition provides the opportunity for producers to showcase their winning EVOO and table olives to the world - and reap the marketing benefits.
Entries close on September 21 and winners will be announced at the Awards Presentation Dinner on 19 October at Wagga Wagga, being held in conjunction with the 2018 National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition. More information and enter
here.
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Perth Royal Olive Awards Dinner
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Bookings are now open for the Perth Royal Olive Awards Dinner, an evening celebrating the WA olive industry and the winners of the 2018 Perth Royal Olive Awards. This year’s event will be held at the Perth Hyatt Regency, hosted by MC Verity James, featuring a Mediterranean-style menu showcasing WA EVOOs. A selection of the award-winning oils will also be available for tasting.
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Megasonics, mechanical table olive harvesting, marketing … access the latest industry trends and information at the 2018 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition
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Registration is now open for the 2018 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition, being held in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales on 18-20 October. The packed program of plenary and field sessions aims to provide information and skills on a broad range of topics, with valuable practical take-homes for all participants.
Details:
Thursday, 18 & Friday, 19 October 2018; Saturday, 20 October - Optional Field Days/Workshops; Wagga Rules Club, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Australian International Olive Awards Presentation Dinner – Friday, 19 October
Don’t miss the industry’s learning and networking event of the year – register now!
And don’t forget, discounted AOA member rates apply.
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Book now for 2018 ONZ Conference
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The full program and registration form for the 2018 Olives NZ Conference are now available on the ONZ website. The Conference is being held in Masterton on Saturday, 13 October, with the NZ EVOO Awards Dinner held that evening at the same venue.
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27-Aug-2018 By Pearly Neo
New Zealand's domestic organic product sector is growing twice as fast as its non-organic sector, up 8.1% per year in retail sales versus the latter's 4.8%.
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Two more weeks to enter 2018 New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards
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There are just two more weeks to enter the 2018 NZ EVOO Awards, with entries closing on Friday, 14 September. Entry packs have been sent to all eligible Olives NZ members and are also available on the website
here. Given the great 2018 harvest and high number of oils submitted for ONZ Certification, it’s set to be a highly contested competition. Don’t miss your chance to be named NZ’s best!
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The world’s largest olive oil producer reported that its profits in the first six months of 2018 had decreased by nearly €50 million ($58.4 million) compared with the same period last year.
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21-Aug-2018 By Elaine Watson
Monsanto has just been ordered to pay $289m in damages to a man who alleged its glyphosate-based herbicide caused his cancer (a ruling it is appealing). But what, if anything, does this verdict mean for food companies manufacturing products containing trace levels of glyphosate?
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September Olivegrower not far away – have you renewed your subscription?
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It’s not long until September, when the next edition of Olivegrower & Processor will be making its way to letterboxes across Australia, New Zealand and beyond. If you’ve received a renewal notice and haven’t gotten around to paying it, now’s the time to act to ensure you get your copy – as always, it’ll be chock-full of great news, R&D and practical grove information, so you don’t want to miss out!
Don’t forget your subscription also includes registration to the weekly Friday Olive Extracts e-newsletter, plus 24/7 ONLINE access to each print issue at
www.olivebiz.com.au
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Eating the right food is one of the keys to a healthier brain. (Shutterstock/File).
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Having a smart brain is probably high on many people's wish list. Learning is not the only way to increase your intelligence. Consuming certain foods regularly can help boost the ability of our brain to process information.
No prizes for guessing what’s included in the list!
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What do dog food and olive oil have in common? Both products are the subject of recently filed consumer class actions alleging false advertising.
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Olive groves in Huelva and Southern Portugal are the focus of Tecnolivo, a research project which examines the use of precision technology for the management and supervision of olive tree cultivation with a view to maximizing research, technological development and innovation to generate business in the olive sector.
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23-Aug-2018 By Katy Askew
Belgium has followed in France's footsteps with the announcement that it is introducing the NutriScore labelling scheme in a bid to promote healthy eating in the country.
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2018
5 September – Presentation dinner, 2018 Royal Adelaide Olive Awards – Adelaide, SA
8 September – SWOA/WAOC Soil Health Field Day – Parkfield, WA
14 September - Entries close, 2018 NZ EVOO Awards – New Zealand
16 September
Presentation evening, 2018 Perth Royal Olive Awards – Perth, WA
16-21 September - Sol d'Oro Southern Hemisphere - Cape Town, South Africa
21 September - Entries close, 2018 Australian International Olive Awards – Adelaide, SA
21 September – Presentations, 2018 Spring Sydney Royal Fine Food Show Olive Oil Competition – Sydney, NSW
1-2 October
Olive Oil Sensory Master Course – Geelong, Vic
5 October – Entries close, 2018 Hunter Valley Olive Show – Hunter Valley, NSW
8 October - Focus Grove Project Field Day – Northland, NZ
9 October - Focus Grove Project Field Day – Hawke’s Bay, NZ
10 October - Focus Grove Project Field Day – Canterbury, NZ
11 October - Focus Grove Project Field Day – Nelson, NZ
12 October - Focus Grove Project Field Day – Wairarapa, NZ
13 October - 2018 ONZ Conference and Awards Dinner – Masterton, NZ
18-19 October - AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition 2018 - Wagga Wagga, NSW
19 October - Awards Presentation Dinner, 2018 Australian International Olive Awards - Wagga Wagga, NSW
22-26 October
Olive Oil Sommelier Course – Tuscany, Italy
9-12 November - Australian Biological Farming Conference and Expo 2018 – Gold Coast
9-12 November
Australian Biological Farming Conference & Expo – Bilinga, QLD
15 November – Presentation dinner, 2018 Hunter Valley Olive Show – Hunter Valley, NSW
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