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Olive oil refers to the oil obtained from the fruit of olive trees … The overall demand of olive oil in food and beverages industry is expected to grow at a rapid rate, due to its growing food and beverages market worldwide.
The maker of Nutella is fighting back against claims that a key ingredient in the hazelnut and chocolate spread may cause cancer. Italian food giant Ferrero recently launched an advertising campaign in Italy that assures consumers that palm oil used in Nutella is safe to eat, Reuters reported. Maybe they should spend the advertising money…
Two-thirds of shoppers plan to buy products online more in 2017 than last year, but this uptick may not materialize for companies that fail to offer strong web content beyond a checkout cart, suggests a study recently released by digital marketing provider Episerver.
Beirut: Olive oil farmers are incapable of selling their produce due to the high competition from neighboring countries, said Karim Bou Karim, head of the union of Qura municipalities. “Traders are buying olive oil from neighboring countries by labeling it as oil from Qura while Lebanese farmers are stuck with their produce,” he said at…
Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response that helps us heal … Virgin Olive Oil: A staple of the Mediterranean diet, virgin olive oil is a great way to add some anti-inflammatory action to your favorite foods. A review of the compounds in virgin olive oil found that they act on a variety of…
The food shortage has been blamed on the bad weather in Spain, which has hit harvests hard. Olive oil has shot up in price by as much as 17% as supermarkets fear they will run dry.
A new report by industry giant Unilever shows that consumers’ belief in the social or environmental welfare of brands hugely affects their purchasing decisions.
The ONZ 2016 Harvest Data Report has now been compiled, thanks to responses from 67% of members who contributed their figures. All participants should have received a copy of the 2016 report, along with an updated copy of their own grove database record. EO Gayle Sheridan shared some highlight findings from the report: 2016 was…
One of New Zealand’s most diverse rural properties – owned by an internationally-renowned author and artist whose talents range from olive oil and wine-making through to fiction writing and painting – has been placed on the market for sale.
Wet conditions in 2016 led to smaller than average olive crops for Western Australian farmers. With the next three months a critical period, many are hoping for better outcomes, but remain at risk due to lack of insurance. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/future-for-western-australia-farmers/55041