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Olive oil is the third most searched for product by consumers using a leading shopping app operating in 34 countries around the world, according to a survey to determine which products attract the most consumers via the Tiendeo app platform and website.
“Butter isn’t better than margarine after all,” declares the Mail Online, after a new study found eating less saturated fat does indeed lower the risk of heart disease. The study, which followed the dietary habits of nearly 130,000 people over almost 30 years, found those who had a diet high in unsaturated fats, such as…
For the second year olive oil world production will be lower than the demand. Spain and Italy recovered but do not shine. Tunisia will face a campaign halved. Greek smiles. The forecast indicate possible tensions on prices.
At Agbiolab we have received several inquiries about non-GMO certification of olive oil, mostly from producers who are dealing with retailers that require it. We do provide GMO tests for seed and foods as part of our DNA genetic services, and are aware of the GMO labeling controversy. Here is our attempt to provide some…
Both the health benefits of olive oil and the scandals about fraudulent labeling have been widely publicized. I wanted to know how to recognize and buy “real” oil. Johnny Madge, an international olive oil expert, who lives between Rome and a tiny, medieval hill town north of the city called Casperia, shared his advice and…
Olives NZ is proudly celebrating major wins by members in the Oliveti 2015 Awards. The coveted Best in Show award was won by Takatu Olives for its Frantoio EVOO, which also won Best in Class in the Medium Single category. Best in Class in the Medium Blend category was taken out by NZ producer Salumeria…
Olives New Zealand has received exceptionally strong support for its Focus Grove Project, backed up with pledges from both members and several non-members. In fact, pledges to date now exceed the 50% of project cost needed for matched funding, which has enabled ONZ to start the project immediately, rather than waiting for the Sustainable Farming…
Mount Zero Olives are celebrating the 2015 olive harvest by hosting an appreciation session of that famously underrated ingredient – olive oil. There will be tastings to make your mouth water at the Mount Zero warehouse in Tottenham (only 9km out of the CBD), as well as a tutorial on recognising the characteristics and notes…
Subscribers to our quarterly industry magazine, Olivegrower & Processor, can now view back issues online – great for referencing when you’re away from the grove and can’t access your hard copy. All editions from 2012-2015 have been uploaded – just log in to the Olivebiz website with your subscriber log-in details, go to Publications –…
The winners of the 2015 Fleurieu Food Fiesta! Olive Awards will be announced at a dinner to be held at The Currant Shed, McLaren Flat on Friday, 23 October. Fleurieu Peninsula olive products scooped the pool at the recent Royal Adelaide Show/Olives SA Competition, so the competition is set to be intense and the quality…