Vicki

Welcome to the list. But tell me, is the olive oil you are using australian
olive oil? We have a firm over here in central victoria doing similar
things but (forgive my parochialism) he uses imported olive oil of dubious
standard. He pays $A3.50/litre which, as everyone knows, cannot be of
exceptional standard.

I would like the Oz industry to utilise australian products. The best
australian extra virgin olive oils can be sourced for $A15/litre at present
although this price will fall in coming years. Why not go for broke and
capture a market, admittedly at a higher price, that can afford those
especial qualities that olive oil (soaps or tapenades or...) has.

The clean/green, the unadulterated, the pure, environmentally sound etc. We
have much going for us. Up your way you should probably look at Hunter
Valley oils which can be found at http://www.hunterolives.asn
Alternatively I can provide same at www.victorianolivegroves.com