The renaissance of the Australian olive industry is entering its second decade. During the last 10 years, the Australian industry has grown solidly from a cottage industry to an increasingly export-focused and technically sophisticated industry. Over this time, the quality of Australian olive oil has consistently improved, and production efficiencies increased, to the point where high-quality and affordable Australian extra virgin olive oil ....

47 growers travelled from the Hunter Valley, Falls Creek, Sydney, Wagga Wagga & Canberra region, and took part in the "Olive Alliance Field Day". The day was a great success where the Olive Alliance sought to deliver as many answers about olive growing to bring improvements into each grove of those who attended. The Canberra field day is the third in the series and has previously travelled to Perth & Adelaide regions. Featured speakers .....

Dr Richard Gawel provides a summary of how many producers have won Gold awards in extra virgin olive oil competitions over a ten-year period.