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Bread and butter? Not so fast. Creative olive oil combinations have taken the place of butter as an accompaniment for bread. I prefer the fruity flavor of olive oil with bread. Even more delicious are blending different flavors together. For more great culinary EVOO ideas, don’t miss the “Recipe … for Success” in each edition…
The Lazio regional administrative court (TAR) on Thursday rejected an appeal by the Puglia region against a government order to uproot and replant olive trees for the construction of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), APA reported citing ANSA agency.
The majority of UK adults (85%) use edible oils, according to Mintel, but what are these consumers preferring to buy? FoodNavigator looked into the world of speciality, artisanal and innovative oil choices. I’m not tempted by fruit fly or algae oil but the news on higher EVOO use is great!
As debate revolves around whether or not Maria da Fé is an olive species unique to Brazil, both traditional mills and technologically advanced machinery have contributed to the increased quality of olive oil here. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/brazil-looks-olive/55413
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Supply has identified irregularities in 45 brands of olive oil among 140 collected in the last two years. Some 79% of the irregularities related to quality, in which bad product was passed off as good. And while we’re on Brazil … Go to article
University of Louisiana researchers are working to develop treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s from a compound found in extra virgin olive oil. Dr Amal Kaddoumi’s research at ULM focuses on Alzheimer’s, and Dr Khalid El Sayed is researching cancer. El Sayed says in some early trials this compound actually worked better than chemo. Kaddoumi says…
A statement by the Geneva-based World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued on March 21 ahead of World Meteorological Day confirmed that 2016 was the hottest year on record. And if you want more proof of the change in climatic conditions, read the experiences of our Queensland grower contributors in Part 1 of the 2017 Harvest Outlook…
Certification documentation will shortly be emailed out to all ONZ grower members, with submissions open from 29 May onwards. An increase in the Oil Testing Service fee means, after maintaining the price of certification for the past five years, ONZ has had to also increase the 2017 certification fee from $242 per oil to $250,…
KPMG’s Julia Jones says targeting premium diets overseas is the way to grow New Zealand’s food economy. New Zealand food producers need to narrow their focus to the “five-star hotel” market if they want to grow their business. That was the message being touted to a packed auditorium during the ASB Perspective 2025 panel discussion involving some…
The March round of Focus Grove Field Days was well attended by more than 100 Olives NZ members, including many new members and those from other regions. A new report is available on the website for those members unable to attend, along with an Interim Project Report and the first Fact Sheet on Disease Management…