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The agri-food sector is a priority area of investment for organised crime, with a dangerous impact not only on the economy but also on the health of citizens, the environment and the territory of the country, as evidenced by the fourth report on agri-food crimes in Italy, prepared by the Institute for Political, Social and…
Technavio’s latest report covers the present scenario and growth prospects for the global oils and fats market during the period 2015-2019. In this report, Technavio’s food and beverage research experts announce their key market highlights for the global oils and fats market. Their findings include: global oils and fats market is likely to grow at…
The UK organic market is on track to beat pre-recession growth figures in 2016, buoyed by innovation from small manufacturers and a change in the way consumers shop, says a report by the Soil Association. One of the highest growth sectors was oils and vinegar, with a 17.5% increase.
Both sides of the Brexit referendum agree on the importance of civilised debate, but that requires more than simply steering clear of personal attacks. It also means taking care to ensure that, even if judgments differ on where the national interest lies, arguments are based as much as possible on accurate information.
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have backed plans to allow an extra 70,000 tonnes of duty-free Tunisian olive oil into the EU to help Tunisia’s country – but it has been met with opposition from European producers despite safeguards aimed at protecting them.
The entry period for the ATHENA International Olive Oil Competition has been extended and entries can now be submitted until March 8. Judged by international experts from across the globe, the ATHENA competition will award Gold, Silver, Bronze and also Double Gold medalss, for oils receiving 95.5–100/100 points. A range of special awards will also…
The Olives NZ Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, 19 March at the Carterton Events Centre in the Wairarapa. There are no Executive positions due for nomination and the audited financial statements will be available to members shortly. All members are welcome to attend. Car pooling is being organized for those travelling from…
There are only a few places left for Olives New Zealand’s info-packed two day processing seminar, “How Processing Practice Impacts on Quality (e.g. Gold medals) and Quantity”, a must-do event for any producer’s calendar. The intensive course is being held in Auckland on 7-8 April 2016 and will focus on best practice processing for both…
Contract harvesting company currently harvesting olives, pistachios, and carobs in QLD, NSW, VIC and SA. There is opportunity to expand this operation to a variety of other orchard crops. Offer includes 2 x COE shaker/receivers plus bulk out equipment – reservoir cart and self propelled bank out, 2 x Gregoire G133v straddle harvesters, abundance of…
Fancy yourself a budding photographer? Have some images of olive oil, olives, olive trees or an olive grove that you would love to see on the cover of the olive industry’s premier print directory? If the answer is yes, please email your photos to Olive Industry Directory manager, Raquel Williams, at [email protected] no later than…