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For decades, people fled Oliete, mostly to Barcelona, and left their secular olive groves behind. In 2014, a group of young locals came up with an idea to bring their…
A new survey found that there was disconnect between what consumers think labels like organic, antibiotic-free, or ‘no added hormones’ mean, and what the labels actually mean. Another reason why…
As part of the FAO’s and EBRD’s ongoing support to Morocco’s olive oil sector, a series of workshops were organised during the first quarter of 2017. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/workshops-support-moroccan-olive-oil-sector/56154
Years ago, I had some warts on my hand. When they disappeared, I wondered what I had eaten differently at the time. It turned out to be a 12-ounce jar…
Lab tests have revealed that one-third of olive oils for sale in Canada do not meet quality standards, according to a report citing chemical analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection…
Olive oil has great potential in marketing Greek tourism destinations and can be used as a tool of sustainable development, a researcher noted. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/route-sustainable-tourism-greece-lined-olive-oil/56082
From certification seals to romance text to website blog posts, many packaged food and beverage brands put a lot of thought (and resources) into creating convincing nutrition-related arguments to persuade…
How much do you know about the heart-healthy kitchen staple olive oil? Storage: a dark glass or tin bottle protects oil from light and air, both of which can cause…