Growing Appetite for Home-Grown Olive Oil Drives Australian Producers’ Success

In a delightful turn of events, Australian olive oil is experiencing a resurgence in popularity driven by surging international prices. Home-grown olive oil has become more competitively priced, enabling it to capture an expanding market share. Michael Southan, CEO of the Australian Olive Association, notes that consumers increasingly value the origin of extra-virgin olive oil and are happy to pay a premium for quality. Despite a minor dip in olive oil sales, this shift toward Australian-produced varieties significantly boosts the industry. The rising preference for local olive oil emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in consumers’ choices.
Sony, Honda roll out prototype of ‘Afeela’ EV that uses Qualcomm tech

Japan’s Sony on Wednesday unveiled a prototype of the new “Afeela” electric vehicles it will build together with Honda, saying it would harness its vast entertainment content as it looks to become a player in next-generation cars.