Olive Oil News

Britons are spending record amounts on olive oil, according to recent data from market analysts Nielsen. The report says sales have topped £150 million in the UK a year for the first time. That is double the amount sold eight years ago and significantly more than the £90 million spent on vegetable oil. Growing evidence of the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet is behind the trend. Half of UK homes now use olive oil compared with just 35% in 2001.

South Australian producer, Pendleton Fine Foods, launched a comprehensive education campaign detailing the benefits of choosing extra virgin olive oil in retail outlets across Australia in April.

Organisers of the World Congress on Oils and Fats and 28th ISF Congress have extended the earlybird deadline for registrations.

The Olivegrower & Processor ‘Rake in the Savings’ competition has been run and won and the lucky winners are thrilled at the news they will each receive the new ALICE Electromechanical Olive Harvester.

From July 1 2009, all virgin and extra virgin olive oil will have to be labeled with the country of origin under a new European Community rule, as seen in the May/June edition of the Australian & New Zealand Olivegrower and Processor.

The NSW Northern Olive Oil Show will be judged in Tamworth on July 31 with a presentation of prizes to be held that evening at a time/venue to be advised.