International News/Trends
Olive oil brands, such as Leonardo, Borges and Figaro, are expected to get cheaper by up to 20% (in India), as crop production turns normal. During the course of the…
Read MoreMore than a year has passed, but tempers are still high in California over the issue of genetically modified foods (GMOs). Last November, voters in the state were given a…
Read MoreFoods may taste better when they carry eco-friendly labels – at least for consumers who are concerned about sustainability, according to a study published in PLoS ONE.
Read MoreIt’s true that heating a cooking oil can change its chemical makeup, as well as its taste and nutritional value. But using cooking oil (olive or otherwise) to fry foods…
Read MoreSnacking as we know it will evolve, driven by an unruly consumer desire to try new and exciting concepts and companies must buck up and innovate to profit, says a…
Read MorePhytosterols can be added to dark chocolate to produce a cholesterol-cutting product capable of an FDA health claim, according to a study.
Read MoreThe Andalusian city of Córdoba hosted the first “International Congress of Extra Virgin Olive Oil” organized by QvExtra, an association of EVOO producers. The program featured presentations on health, gastronomy,…
Read MoreIn Italy, pastry chefs and producers are exploiting the sweet character of certain olive oil varieties to make unexpected festive treats. Experts and producers make great efforts to explain that…
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