Australia's largest olive oil producer. Counter-seasonal harvesting (May–June) means fresh oil reaches Northern Hemisphere shelves while Mediterranean producers' oils age. AOCA certified, harvest-dated.
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GFA Evaluation
Australian harvest in May–June. AOCA certified. Stated product parameters: FFA below 0.3%, peroxide value below 8 meq/kg, polyphenols above 250 mg/kg. Harvest date printed on label.
Olives grown, milled, and bottled in Victoria, Australia. AOCA certification requires independent grade verification. One product line uses the name 'California Select' — the oil is Australian; country of origin is stated in fine print.
Large-scale vertically integrated operation. Labor subject to Australian workplace legislation. No fair trade or co-operative certification.
'California Select' is a quality tier designation, not a geographic origin claim. Country of origin (Australia) is disclosed in fine print. Harvest date and AOCA certification are stated accurately.