Central NSW olive growers begin developing a coordinated response to the Billimari closure, exploring shared freight, processing capacity, and harvesting strategies for 2027.

Capital Region Farmers Market invites regional olive producers to apply for a stallholder position following the exit of Bilamari Olives, connecting directly with local buyers.

OliHUB hosts a regional webinar on 16 September 2026 to help Central NSW olive growers address processing and harvesting gaps following the closure of Billimari Olives.

Great Engineering offers discounted pricing on Australian-engineered benchtop labellers through September 30, 2026, helping producers streamline peak season packaging operations.

Pukara Estate steps into the Indian market, showcased in New Delhi and Mumbai as part of a premium NSW trade program highlighting regional Australian olive oil and produce.

Major processing operation Billimari Olive Processors goes to auction on 18 September, signaling the end of an era and leaving a regional harvesting and processing void.

Pukara Estate opens a new tasting room at 29 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin, offering complimentary tastings of extra virgin olive oils, vinegars, and Earth & Grace skincare.

INVERELL, 3 August 2026 - The Australian olive industry is deeply saddened by the passing of Leslie ‘Les’ Parsons OAM, inaugural President of the Australian Olive Association and one of the founding leaders of the national industry. Les passed away in hospital on the morning of 3 August 2026. For the olive community, Les’s death is the loss of far more than a respected grower or former office-holder.

Australia’s July 2026 nuisance tariff reform brings limited change to the olive sector, as core olive oil and table olive lines remain unaffected by the duty rate adjustments.

Billimari Olives will close after two decades, leaving a major contract harvesting and processing gap for olive growers across Central New South Wales ahead of the 2027 season.