Save the Mediterranean for cruising; immerse yourself in local olive oils

Tough Industry – Exports Rising – New Approach – Consumers’ Choice

Australians sometimes don’t know the blessings in their own backyard. The irony of our Mediterranean label-snobbery is evident in what happens to the 5 to 10 per cent of local olive oil that doesn’t make it as extra virgin.”It’s exported in bulk to the European refineries,” says Rob McGavin. “Then we buy it back as extra light and pure virgin olive oil.”