International News/Trends
In its June newsletter the International Olive Council (IOC) called its North American campaign to promote olives and olive oil “a success judging from the constant import growth recorded since…
Read MoreIn the spring of 2011, in San Martino Italy, a panel of judges was about halfway through assessing 50 extra virgin olive oils entered in a competition called “Estrascape,” which…
Read MoreUnfavorable weather conditions this year, including unusually high temperatures, are continuing to affect certain olive oil producing areas of Greece resulting in a significant drop in production. The country may…
Read MoreSubsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition. Now there’s an idea – subsidies for consumers, rather than…
Read MoreA group of Portuguese food lovers living in Macau are working toward the creation of an Olive Oil Association (Confraria do Azeite), which will celebrate its official launch this weekend.…
Read MoreThe Dieline Package Design Awards for 2013 has given distinction to a Greek olive oil campaign for its design and slogan, “a couple of drops of Greek extra virgin olive…
Read MoreHealthier fats like olive or sunflower oil can be used in biscuits without impacting the taste and texture, finds new research.
Read MoreCroatia’s smaller olive oil producers hope to capture niche European markets. Croatia is to join the EU on Monday after nearly a decade of negotiations. It is both an opportunity…
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