Olive business
Is organic still selling? Does the ‘natural’ trend mean fortified/functional food is now passé? And why are consumers turning their noses up at better for you (BFY) offerings? Ewa Hudson,…
The president of the Italian Olive Industry Association (Assitol), Giovanni Zucchi, has called for a new classification of olive oil products across the global industry. The request is born out…
In partnership with agricultural professors and researchers from the University of Florida, a small but ambitious group of growers from Florida have thrown their hat into the olive-farming and olive…
The European Commission says it will provide seven million euros (£5m) to fund research into a disease that poses a “very serious threat” to olive trees. The announcement was made…
Award winning Australian olive oil manufacturer Cobram Estate in February will extend its reach into the competitive US market, which it says suffers a dearth of high quality, extra virgin…
As SMEs get savvy with online retail, they need to think without borders. No longer are customers, staff or suppliers around the corner – they could be all over the…
With consumer interest in health and specialty oils growing, FoodNavigator takes a look at the positioning of superfood newcomers and well-established favourites in Europe.
Foodstuffs, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages detained by EU customs authorities jumped more than 50% over a one year period.