EVOO
Out of twenty extra virgin olive oils, seven tested at production facilities and thirteen taken from retail stores, which were controlled last year by the Agricultural Inspection, six did not…
When it comes to Italy’s famed extra-virgin olive oils, terroir plays a critical role just as in wine. The authentic, top-quality oil comes exclusively from handpicked, freshly cold-pressed olives grown…
German consumers and sellers of olive oil have been shocked ever since an independent and highly regarded consumer protection organisation, Stiftung Warentest (SW), had a panel of expert tasters scrutinise…
Entries are now open for the Olive Japan 2016 International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, being held in Tokyo in April. A multi-faceted event, Olive Japan also incorporates a Practical…
Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have proven that frying in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is the cooking method that increases the phenolic fraction present in raw vegetables…
Food professionals and home chefs have a new tool for finding the best olive oils for their dishes. High quality extra virgin olive oils can elevate dishes to soaring new…
That home-made olive-oil dressing could cost you more in just a few weeks. New Zealand importer of European foods, William Aitken & Co, says this month a shortage of supply…
New Zealand’s best olive oil this year is a mellow grassy green, thick and fragrant, peppery and charged with subtle fruitiness. It comes from 20-year-old trees grown on a warm…