10 April 2026

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Extra virgin olive oil is the star of World Health Day

On the occasion of World Health Day, celebrated on 7th April every year by the WHO (World Health Organization), the role of nutrition as a determining factor for personal well-being returns to the center of the debate.

Australia

Silver lining for Australian olives as import costs surge

By Laura Thomas

An unexpected silver lining is emerging for producers of quality Australian olives, as the economic shock-waves of war continue to ripple across the global marketplace.

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is significantly disrupting international supply chains, prolonging delivery timeframes and driving up costs.

But in good news for olive producers, increasing prices for imported goods are expected to make local EVOO and olive products more price competitive. Find out more.

PVC prices soar amid petrol and gas supply issues as Iran war continues

Suppliers say the cost of PVC has risen by more than 30 per cent due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

There is a shortage of the product, which is crucial for the building industry and irrigators.

Mind Your Melon: Building resilience ... together

Mind Your Melon is a wellbeing initiative designed to help you build resilience, strengthen mental fitness, and navigate life’s ups and downs.

Through practical online training, supportive check-ins, and safe spaces to connect, the program provides tools and strategies to protect your mental health, break down stigma, and create a culture of support

Olive industry members and producers are invited to take part. The first session will take place on 7 May. Find out more.

Victorian olive giant Cobram Estate completes purchase of US producer California Olive Ranch

Australia's largest olive oil producer, Cobram Estate Olives, has completed its purchase of California Olive Ranch for almost $260 million.

Young farmers embracing latest agricultural technology with drones and apps

Young people are embracing the use of modern agricultural technology to make the industry more sustainable for the next generation.

Twenty-five per cent of farm workers are now below the age of 35, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences. 

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NEW! Complete Olive Oil Processing Line, Mudgee NSW

NEW! Olinet Olive harvest net, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help

Farming is a vital industry, contributing an estimated A$100 billion to the Australian economy this year alone.

The fertiliser gap is Australia’s next supply chain crisis. With low cost renewables, it doesn’t have to be

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing another consequential disruption to our economy and security: nitrogen fertiliser.

International

Türkiye: World's first library dedicated to olive oil

In the small village of Orhanlı, on the hills overlooking the Aegean Sea in the province of İzmir, a project destined to redefine the story of olive oil is taking shape. 

The rise of olive oil behind the bar

With the right variety and technique, olive oil can bring both texture and flavor to spirit-forward drinks, and bartenders across the country are experimenting with its possibilities.

Olive oil ice cream trend blends Italian roots with viral fame

A once-traditional Italian dessert of vanilla ice cream topped with olive oil and salt has surged in popularity after viral social media posts by celebrities.

On Etna’s volcanic slopes, Sikulus revives a family olive oil legacy

At Sikulus, centuries-old Nocellara Etnea trees, volcanic soils and an early-harvest strategy define a quality-focused approach that has helped carry Sicilian olive oil to markets around the world.

A study published in one of the world’s most respected medical journals shows that just two tablespoons of olive oil per day can reduce the risk of heart attack by up to 30% and also silently protect the liver

The PREDIMED study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 30% in high-risk individuals, in addition to protecting the liver against fat accumulation.

Olive moth: The invisible attack that begins in April

We're at the stage where the moth attacks the leaves without being seen: monitoring is essential to avoid serious damage to the olives with the second generation.

This is why olive oil is a strategic ally in sports practice

For both high-level professionals and amateur athletes, the intake of extra virgin olive oil is confirmed to be fundamental for providing energy, improving performance, facilitating recovery, preventing injuries.

Calendar 2026

14 April - Change of date and location!

AOA Back to Basics Field Day, Rio Vista Olives, Mypolonga, South Australia

15-16 April

AOA Olive Oil Processing Workshop, Rio Vista Olives, Mypolonga, South Australia

10 August

Entries open, WA Olive Awards

www.oliveswa.com.au

3 September

Entries close, WA Olive Awards

www.oliveswa.com.au

Early October (date TBC)

Awards ceremony, WA Olive Awards

www.oliveswa.com.au

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