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Following the cancellation of the Conference, the 2015 ONZ AGM will now be held at Greytown on Saturday, 28 March, starting at 11am. The move is to provide better access for members. Nominations have been received as follows: President – Andrew Taylor; Vice President – Craig Leaf-Wright; Treasurer – Craig Leaf-Wright. Nominations close today, 20…
Canola oil is often suggested as an alternative to olive oil for those wanting to follow a Mediterranean-style diet. However, canola oil (also known as rapeseed oil) is quite different from olive oil and might not have the same effect. Researchers sought out to examine whether canola oil is suitable as an alternative for following…
Slowly but surely over the past twenty years, olive oil in bulk containers is replacing imports of oil already packaged in bottles and tins, according to figures released today by the International Olive Council (IOC). While no one exports more packaged olive oil to the US than Italy, it is Spain, the world’s leading olive…
Actor and olive oil expert Felipe Mattei deliberately markets the fine olive oil his company sells like wine. He describes it using terms like vintage, aromas and body, all of which are borrowed from the wine industry, but also apply to fine olive oil. Using terms from an already mature industry enables people to quickly…
In preparation for the 24th session of the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils, meeting this week in Melaka, Malaysia, the International Olive Council (IOC) has produced three papers which it has made public on its website.
Walking through the small streets of this ancient town in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy, you can feel the joy and enthusiasm again, as it was in 1993, when Matera was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then, Matera, the City of Stones, whose melancholic beauty is reminiscent of old times, has been…
The biggest hurdles to sticking to a new diet are convenience and flavor. Who wants to eat food that doesn’t taste good or is hard to make? You and your family are more likely to stick to your commitments if the changes you make suit your schedule and your palate. Here are three easy changes…
On January 30, the 2015 edition of Enoliexpo Adriatica Fair was inaugurated in Fermo. During the Fair the technological developments in the field of oenology and olive milling were discussed.
The American Heart Association (AHA) is partnering with We Olive, a leading national retailer of California Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a month-long “Happy Hearts” campaign. All 15 We Olive locations across the country are participating in fundraising activities for the association while providing educational support and information about the importance of a healthy diet…
Madrid Fusión 2015, Spain’s prestigious culinary event, conducted three days of creative showcases, culinary demonstrations and presentations in Madrid, this week. From center stage presentations by world-class chefs and educational classroom tastings to a multitude of varietals on display from around the country and a juried cooking competition, the show demonstrated that extra virgin olive…