Olive Oil News
After more than two years of work and negotiation with the government, the AOA has recently announced that the long-awaited national Research and Development Levy (R&D Levy) will commence on…
Read MoreDebate over what information should appear on olive oil bottles – and how prominently – continues in Europe as the European Commission drafts promised new labeling laws. The EC has…
Read MoreTom Mueller, whose investigations of the olive oil industry for The New Yorker and his 2011 book, “Extra Virginity, the Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil,” helped give rise…
Read MoreAn international debate has begun in the olive oil sector on issues to do with labeling, such as whether to require ‘best before’ or ‘use by’ dates. And one of…
Read MoreIn ancient Italian Etruscan culture, the “Eliunts” were considered by most to be the best producers of olive oil. They were using farming techniques passed down by their forefathers and…
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Read MoreMajor winners in this year’s competition were Diana Olive Oil and Coriole Vineyards, who each received three awards. Winners by category were: Oil – Fleurieu Peninsula EVOO Regional Challenge: Gold…
Read MoreAt the AGM held on December 6, Chris Mercer, president of the Mid-West Olive Association, accepted the nomination for the position of WAOC president and was duly voted in by…
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