International News/Trends
The Institute for Olive Tree and Subtropical Plants in Chania, Crete has become a leader in research and education for the olive oil sector in Greece. In the last five…
New figures show olive oil consumption is down in Cyprus due to the economic crisis hitting the country. According to a new study by the Greek Embassy in Cyprus, private…
Yet another use has been found for olive pits and this time it’s to provide an apparently tough but safe abrasive cleaner from Procter & Gamble. The consumer products giant…
On a bipartisan vote, the Senate approved Senate Bill 250, a measure by Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) to establish a state commission to help co-ordinate efforts by state olive growers…
It is olive picking season and a walk through just about any olive orchard will resonate with the plunk, plunk sound of olives dropping into buckets. Hopefully, this year there…
Olive oil debates might start reheating, with a long-awaited International Trade Commission study noting that a lack of standards enforcement has led to “a long history of fraudulent practices.” It…
The Dunwoody event by Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Saint Joseph’s Heart Center for Women will include tasting of wines, specialty olive oils and dark chocolates along with informal consultations with…
FoodDrinkEurope (FDE) has teamed up with European retail association EuroCommerce to provide clarity on new EU labelling laws set for the end of next year.