Olives WA – Peak Body For The Olive Industry In Western Australia
ABOUT
ABOUT
OLIVES WA
Olives WA is the peak body for the olive industry in Western Australia representing growers and producers across the state and over 1.5 million olive trees.
THE ROLE
OF OLIVES WA
- Continuing to deliver a high quality olive competition with industry partners;
- Advocacy on behalf of the olive industry as the peak body in the State;
- Promoting the WA olive industry, including through the use of social media;
- Co-ordinating educational and related activities to improve the quality of olive products;
- Identifying and championing Research and Development priorities;
- Investigating new markets for large and small olive groves;
- Building an online University for growers that offers current grove techniques, marketing ideas, contacts for development and improvement;
- Coordinating bio-security actions when required; and
- Strengthening the olive industry network to contribute to a viable, sustainable olive industry in WA.
CURRENT
INITIATIVES
- Continuing the WA Olive Awards – EVOO and Flavoured Oils competition;
- Work in close harmony with the Australian Olive Association (AOA);
- Support the adoption by Members of the Code of Practice and compliance with the Australian Standard;
- Run training and field day activities in conjunction with regional or national associations; and
- Further the interests of Members;
- Foster and encourage innovation as a driver for constant improvement.
THE BOARD
The Council is managed by Directors who have keen interest in the wide range of aspects in the olive industry. Rick De San Miguel is the President of the Association and chairs the Board.
Rick De San Miguel
– President
Russell Lewis
– Vice-President
Megan Aitken
– Secretary
Taryn Port
– Treasurer
Brett Roberts
– Member
Barry Sander
– Member
Kristy Davies
– Member
Katherine Carson
– Member
Contact Details
Membership
Olives WA is supported by financial members, made up of olive producers, processors and industry stakeholders.
- Click to Download Membership Form
Summary of Membership Benefits :
- Exclusive Discounts, including Auspost eParcel rates
- Networking Opportunities
- Information & Resources
- Promotional Support
- Community Engagement
- Advocacy & Representation
MISSION STATEMENT
Olives WA supports the constant improvement of a sustainable West Australian olive industry. It publicly and politically represents its members and provides professional and research-based advice. It achieves this through partnerships and supportive, ethical and accountable practices.
This statement is intended to inform the direction of the Association and it will form
the context for all future Olives WA activities and alignments.