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Olive oil tourism in California is growing. The state produces 99% of the extra-virgin olive oil in the United States and 4% globally, according to the California Olive Oil Council, a trade association. Many artisan labels are within a few hours’ drive of San Francisco and have recently opened their estates to the public.
An Italian bill will require companies to say where a product was produced and packaged, meaning greater transparency for consumers, says government – but industry has slammed it as backdoor protectionism that violates EU law.
Often when buying a good loaf of bread – particularly for a recipe – there will be plenty left over and it can go to waste. Perhaps the most obvious choice is to use it for toast, but there are other good options (including): • grill bread for crostini or bruschetta. Rub it liberally with…
National Organic Week, 2-11 October, aims to increase awareness of the benefits of organic products and sustainable agriculture and accelerate the uptake of these in the wider Australian community. Australian can get involved by organising or participating in the events held nationwide and by voting in the Organic Consumer Choice Awards (OCCAs).The only whole of…
Do you want to improve your ability as an olive oil taster? This unique workshop will help you appreciate the flavours of olive oil, both positive and negative, and practice your tasting skills. Taste this year’s award-winning oils from national competitions. Venue: Our Place @ Willunga Hill, 1980 Brookman Road, Willunga; date and time: Tuesday, 29…
A research team from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, has created a cocktail of four different phages (viruses of bacteria) which they used to treat grapevines affected by Pierce’s Disease (PD). The disease is caused by the Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) bacterium that has attacked olive groves and devastated the olive crop in the…
Stratis Camatsos is not afraid to swim against the tide. Born in Mississippi to Greek parents, he told Olive Oil Times that he moved to Greece with his family when he was twelve, headed to the UK and the USA to complete his education, worked as an attorney in the US and Europe, and then…
To date 100 oils have been sent for testing and the online list of certified EVOOs licensed to use the ONZ OliveMark continues to grow – view here. Quality is high this year, with only six samples so far assessed as having taste defects and therefore not EVOO. Certification is open until the end of…
Themed ‘Lore of the olive’, Olive Exposium 15 is a new industry event along the lines of the field days of old. Speakers including Lyndey Milan, Professor Paul Vossen, Robert Spooner-Hart and Richard Gawel will head the comprehensive program, which aims to help growers achieve higher productivity. The Olive Exposium will be held on 26-27…
New Delhi: Olive oil producers in the country have written to the advertising watchdog and food regulator protesting against consumer goods maker Marico’s advertisements that claim its edible oil brand Saffola Total is healthier than olive oil.