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24 February 2023
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Baristas preparing coffee at a Starbucks cafe in Milan, Italy. Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters.
Forget chocolate sprinkles and vanilla syrup, Starbucks now wants to tempt you with olive-oil infused coffee. The Oleato range of drinks, each containing Partanna extra virgin olive oil, launches in Italy on Wednesday and the US this spring before coming to the UK, Japan and Middle East later this year.
If this caught on at cafes across Australia …
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Nearby farmers are among the most vocal opponents to the proposed Bowdens Silver Project. (ABC Central West: Mollie Gorman)
Hearings to decide the fate of a controversial silver, lead and zinc mine proposed for central west NSW have been told the project's progression has been like "watching a train crash in very slow motion". The Independent Planning Commission today concluded three days of public hearings at Mudgee as part of its review of the proposed Bowdens Silver Project at the nearby village of Lue.
The AOA backed the region’s olive growers at the hearings and presented compelling evidence on the dangers of lead in agricultural products. There’s more detail in the coming March edition of Olivegrower & Processor - if you’re not signed up already, you can subscribe here.
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Olivebiz Classifieds are online now at www.olivebiz.com.au/classifieds. To arrange a listing, contact Gerri at editor@olivegrower.com.au.
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Guava-root knot nematode detected in Hervey Bay with farmers and gardeners on high alert
A highly invasive and destructive pest that attacks the roots of vegetables and can cause significant crop loss has been discovered in a Hervey Bay backyard. Last week, Biosecurity Queensland confirmed it had detected a microscopic, parasitic worm species known as guava root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii) in southern Queensland.
Australia was the last continent to report the pest and now it’s here, vigilant monitoring and reporting is the only way to reduce the spread. Let’s hope we never run a news story like this on Xylella fastidiosa.
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It's estimated that around half a billion poultry birds have fallen foul of H5N1 bird flu. (Getty Images: Khaled Desouki)
A mountain lion, bear and skunk are some of the latest victims of bird flu virus spreading around the world. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) known as H5N1 has scientists worried. Since 2021, the virus has gone gangbusters and made its way to every continent except Australia and Antarctica.
An important issue for anyone with poultry - even just as ‘pest control’ in the grove - to keep up with. And there’s more around biosecurity this week:
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These bees are free from varroa mite, but new cases have been detected on the NSW Mid North Coast. (ABC Rural: Fiona Breen)
There have been new detections of the deadly varroa mite in beehives at two locations on the NSW Mid North Coast, linked to the illegal movement of beehives. The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) said both detection sites, at Taree and nearby Wherrol Flat, were linked to known properties in current eradication zones in the Hunter region.
If you have hives on your property, please ensure you know they’re being correctly managed.
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Last days to submit opposition to ‘Agrumato’ trademark application | |
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In January 2022 IP Australia received an application by an Italian entity to trademark the word ‘Agrumato’ in Australia.
The AOA has been monitoring the application throughout the examination process and confirmed it has now been accepted. Significantly, however, the item listings for “edible oils and fats; extra virgin olive oil for food” have been removed from the Class 29 application category, with “olive pastes” now the only olive-related product listed.
Note: the application scope also includes an additional range of unrelated food items. You can view the trademark application here.
The application is now in the opposition period and the AOA is co-ordinating a collective submission on behalf of Australian producers. If you feel that this may impact your business, or that the trademarking of the term is inappropriate, please send details of your opposition to the AOA at secretariat@australianolives.com.au. Submissions are required by the end of February for collation by the opposition period deadline.
You can also lodge your own opposition - more information and links here.
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Final days for 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards nominations | |
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Rural community leaders, farmers and researchers, now is the time to be recognised for your work.
The Australian Farmer of the Year Awards celebrate and applaud the outstanding achievements of individuals and families making a significant contribution to Australian agriculture.
Nominations are provided by the community, with winners selected by a panel of respected Australian agricultural industry leaders. Award winners take part in a Leadership Program supported by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, allowing them to develop leadership capacity, grow industry networks and build communication skills to represent the future of the industry.
Nominations for the 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards are open until February 28.
More information and nominations here.
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Chocolate pudding with new-season olive oil
Olive oil, chocolate and salt are such a good match. Choose the highest quality new-season olive oil you can here – that’s what makes it extra special.
How could we not share a recipe with such a great attitude to olive oil quality!
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Tadej Pogačar seemed like he didn’t quite know what to make of the trophy he received Monday after winning in his season debut at the gravel-inspired Jaén Paraíso Interior race in Spain. Was it a globe? Some sort of table decoration? No, it was a giant olive, of course. | |
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Why people suffering from weak erections should consume olive oil regularly in moderation
According to healthline you may be seeking for a natural solution if you are one of the thousands of men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (a medical ailment that causes weak erection in males). It's possible that the olive oil you've been using all this time is the cure you've been looking for.
This could be the sell-out marketing hook we’ve been waiting for …
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Friday Olive Extracts – send us YOUR news | |
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A new year has started and Friday Olive Extracts (FOE) will continue 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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After eight years of work from large parts of the Andalusian olive sector and public institutions, the application for UNESCO World Heritage List status for the autonomous community’s 1.3‑million-hectare Sea of Olives has been finalized. | |
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Refined oil isn’t fine for health! Consider these 6 healthier cooking oils
One of the most vital and practically indispensable ingredients in food is oil. Hence, it is advised to know various types of healthy cooking oil. Even minute quantities of refined cooking oil are likely to be toxic.
A good message going out to Indian consumers, with olive oil top of the list - except for line about not cooking with it at high heat.
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