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This year’s national industry event is now just three weeks away, being held from September 14-16 in Mildura, Victoria. It’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity to learn, network and celebrate the efforts of our industry’s best, with the program as follows: Monday 14: seminar program, followed by the conference dinner which includes the 2015 National EVOO &…
A Margaret River family-run olive oil business has won its David and Goliath legal battle against Sir Richard Branson’s mighty empire — over the use of the word “virgin”. Vasse Virgin, an olive oil food and skin care business, were left flabbergasted when Branson’s Virgin Enterprises Limited (VEL) challenged the family-run brand’s right to the…
Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 65, legislation by Senator Lois Wolk, D-Solano, changing an outdated labeling law that enabled olive oils to say they were produced in California, or a region of California. “As California’s olive oil industry continues to grow, it is critical that labels accurately reflect the product consumers are…
With olive harvests expected to commence in Europe as early as next month, recent reports have been speculating on the outcome of the 2015-2016 olive harvest.
Expo Milano 2015 is the Universal Exhibition hosted by Italy from May 1 to October 31, 2015, based on the issues of food and nutrition. “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” is the core theme of the event with more than 140 participants including countries, international organizations, and civil society organizations, within a structure of…
L’association Française L’Olive, (AFIDOL) France’s interprofessional association, held their annual summer meeting in Aix en Provence. Since its foundation in 1999, Afidol has sought to unite olive oil professionals, to improve and develop production and the marketing of French olive oil and olives.
Aiming to make Rajasthan a hub for olives in India, the state government has decided to promote olive (Jaitun) cultivation in 5,200 hectares under various schemes this year, from the existing 240 hectares. The desert state is also planning to boost production of olive oil, known for health benefits, from the current level of 10,000…
Prices for Spanish olive oil are approaching an all-time high as hot weather and disease harm the country’s harvest. Last week the cost of Spanish extra-virgin olive oil rose 5% to $4,272 per metric ton -the highest since April 2006 and “critically low levels,” according to industry analysts Oil World.
Thanks to all the small-batch processors who have contacted us with their details; they’re now on our register, which we reference to connect processors with people wanting to utilise their services. The FOE and Olivegrower team have had a number of enquiries this year from people looking for small-batch processors – both ‘home’ olive growers…
The discounted early registration date for this important seminar is now available until Friday, August 14. Being held in New York on September 24, the intensive one-day seminar will feature leading stakeholders in the olive oil industry and is a valuable opportunity to gain the latest information and also network with producers, processors, distributors and…