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All Eyes On AustraliaApril 07, 2020

70-80% of the world’s essential oil catalogue”, evidenced in Golden Groves’ growing portfolio and recent introduction of lavender oil following continuing rounds of research and development. Even in the face of climate change, Australia remains one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, with the Ecological Society of ...
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THE AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRIPApril 15, 2019

trip. We first met Anthony Hotson of Rainforest Foods, walked around his farm, and chatted about native ingredients. We were all excited to explore these exotic botanicals such as Davidson plum, anise myrtle, cinnamon myrtle, finger lime and lilly pilly. Our next interaction was with Aboriginal grower Rebecca Barnes. She enthusiastically narrated stories about the medicinal properties of ...
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Australian Road TripSeptember 17, 2015

actually yes. Unfortunately, E. radiata isn’t produced in high volumes and supply certainly cannot keep up with the market demand. The poor economies and supply dynamics push up prices to three times that of E. globulus, pushing the oil into the more specialist market. We met one producer who had aspirations of expanding his operations with the right investment, but ascertaining the ...
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The Australian Tea Tree Oil StoryJanuary 08, 2016

markets accept tea tree as a marketing ‘active’ which holds genuine properties. Prices have held firm and stable throughout the season which starts around June and lasts until November. Announcements during late 2015 by the ISO Standards Committee confirmed changes proposed by the Australian Standards to the specification would be ...
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Australia Road Trippin’May 25, 2018

Bustling cities, breathtaking beaches, natural woodlands, and swathes of serene farmlands, Australia has it all. But there’s a treasure trove of wellness just waiting to be uncorked. Australia’s traditional natural oils have an incredible history; and the new ones are telling a story that ...
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Australian Blue Cypress OilMarch 20, 2017

It’s as easy as ABC! Australian Blue Cypress INTRODUCTION Most essential oils have a history – generations of traditional uses, cult stories and modern day successes but here’s an oil which certainly has a past story and with perhaps a few more chapters to write. Callitris intratropica Cypress comes from the Greek word ...
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Australian Sandalwood PlantationsAugust 07, 2015

...expected and may not yield the same standard of oil as older plantations or wild-harvested areas to which the market is accustomed. One should remember that producers are dealing with natural products, which can be full of surprises. Often, plantations can replace wild-harvested areas, offering conservation or economic benefits. Here we discuss the current impact of recent plantations of ...
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FLOOD UPDATE – GGN AUSTRALIAApril 14, 2022

In late February-early March 2022 a “one-in-1000 year” flood created a wave of havoc and destruction through our company’s base, and tea tree plantations in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Australia. A few weeks later yet another extratropical cyclone created further havoc throughout the region. The community again took ...
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