International News/Trends
For the first time in history Spain has overtaken Italy as the world’s top olive oil exporter in two key markets, the United States and Japan, according to a report…
Increasing consumer and market confidence in olive oil quality is one of the desired impacts of a European Commission funding opportunity to the tune of about €500,000 ($669,000). According to…
Rice bran oil makers in India are facing much tougher competition from the olive oil industry than they did last year, when they launched ad campaigns as part of an…
Observant holidaymakers driving through Puglia’s hazy olive groves this summer might notice the unusually desiccated and unhealthy state of the trees. This is because the southern region – Italy’s most…
Sheridan said Olives New Zealand is delighted that National MP Paul Forster-Bell has agreed to host the NZ EVOO Awards Dinner in the Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings – we think…
Entries for the 2014 NZ EVOO Awards are now open and close on 5 September, so there are just two more weeks to get your entries organised. ONZ EO and…
New Zealand government is failing to act in 74% of its recommended food policy areas, with “major gaps” identified by researchers. Among the measures mentioned are ‘tax exemption to promote…
The next International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes program is being held in Toledo, Spain on 24-26 September. Early registration discounts close on August 29 or when all places are…