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The final shipment of oils for ONZ Certification will be sent off on Friday, 24 October, so if you have any oils that have not yet been certified this is your last chance. After that the retained samples are put into cool storage. More information here.
Rajasthan has started the country’s first olive refinery and expressed hope that it would be able to fulfil the country’s demand of olive oil in coming years. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the refinery set up with a cost of Rs 3.75 crore in Lunkaransar area in the district and said it was an achievement…
Coldiretti Molise, the provincial farmers federation in the Molise region of Italy, has backed recent government efforts to increase accountability of the olive oil supply chain.
The UK could be facing higher olive oil prices after a summer of droughts in Spain. But a popular notion is that there was once a time when olive oil was only available to buy at a pharmacy. How true is it, asks Tom Heyden.
Pro Olivio, Peru’s primary olive oil advocate body, is making plans to expand and enhance the olive sector in collaboration with the National Council of Science and Technology, according to a recent report.
New instructions from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on labelling of imported food and alcohol have sent city hoteliers and restaurateurs into a tizzy. Consignments of black olives, a few brands of olive oil, a popular Swiss chocolate brand, a number of gluten-free products, nachos, Southeast Asian sauces and noodles, certain…
The Senate, one of the two houses of the Italian Parliament, finally approved the EU regulation 2013 bis (S1533) which contains, among others, an important ruling about olive oil: article 19 requires the use of a mandatory “anti-topping” cap for olive oil bottles served in restaurants, thus banning the picturesque but unctuous cruets still used…
The packaging of a few of Mastro Azienda Agricola’s products — including its extra virgin olive oil — was featured on the popular design blog The Dieline. Taking inspiration from infographics, Italian design firm The 6th combined bold text, simple images and an innovative layout to give Mastro’s products a fresh look. The extra virgin…
The owners of bankrupt Kangadis Food Inc. urged a New York federal judge on Thursday to nix a class action targeting them personally for the company’s alleged false labeling of its olive oil as 100% pure, arguing the plaintiffs can’t pierce the corporate veil with their derivative claims.
Hotel Lone, Croatia’s only member of Design Hotels, has created a special Chiavalon Olive Oil package for guests to experience and learn about one of the region’s most sought after culinary delicacies, extra-virgin olive oil, which is recognised among the best in the world.