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Today in Jaén, UC Davis and the University of Jaén formalized an agreement aimed at advancing the olive oil sector by connecting the research engines that so passionately support it. The collaboration was reached and signed by University of Jaén rector Juan Gómez and UC Davis Olive Center executive director Dan Flynn. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/europe/uc-davis-and-the-university-of-jaen-sign-collaboration-agreement/51132
Complimenti, Italia! This year, Italian olive oil swept the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) with 109 awards, the most from any country. Twenty-six countries from around the world submitted olive oil to be tasted and evaluated by the NYIOOC international panel of expert judges. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-basics/italy-triumphs-at-2016-nyiooc/51193
Olive oil production in Spain is now predicted to be 16% higher than what was originally forecast for the 2015-2016 period, something that looks set to help stabilise prices.
How is the increase of export quotas going to impact the olive oil market in Tunisia? AM: A free trade agreement between the EU and Tunisia would be beneficial for the Tunisian agriculture sector, and especially for the olive oil industry.
Oceania Cruises has announced it is expanding its Culinary Discovery Tours in the Mediterranean for 2016 with the addition of several new experiences. Available for the upcoming season onboard Riviera and Marina, the new tours are: Antibes, France – Provençal Olive Grove Luncheon … Note how many of these include olive oil – isn’t it…
Food crime, campylobacter and apprentices are the subject of three Big Video Debates at the Foodex trade event, which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham between Monday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 20.
The Senate’s EU Policies Committee voted to implement the EU law that provides for the elimination of the 18-month of shelf life limit on labels of extra virgin olive oil and indications of the origin. Article 1 of European law 2015 provides for the option to bottle extra virgin with an expiration longer than 18…
The Italian Senate this month voted to remove an 18-month expiry date on extra virgin olive oil, a move that the Italian agricultural association has called a “grave error”. and then …
The food industry is at the heart of the smart phone revolution but getting the right social media policy is fundamental, says Maz Dannourah, associate solicitor, Roythornes.
Bernard Matthews, Food Standards Agency, 2 Sisters Food Group and the Food & Drink Exporters Association will discuss the latest trends impacting the bakery, beverage and dairy industry at Foodex.