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Chris Iacono of the Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove at Vacy thinks he may be on another winner with his plans to promote the grove as a wedding ceremony venue. “The olive branch has been a symbol of peace and serenity for thousands of years so what more fitting place to seal your wedding vows than…
Less than favourable olive growing conditions were the reason entries in Northern NSW Olive Oil Show were down this year. However, quality was high, with most of the 19 entries medalling during Saturday’s judging in Tamworth. Varapodio Estate at Buronga, near Mildura, won Best In Show, beating Moonbi growers David and Justine George in a…
New Australian Certified Organic (ACO) and Australian Organic Allowed Input logos are now available, with ACO logos for international and imported products still to come. The organisation says the new designs reduce the number of logos in circulation and, along with the removal of the requirement for separate producer and processor logos, simplify the system,…
Olive oil prices have fallen more than expected in recent weeks after consumers in Spain and Italy “strongly” cut back on usage in response to tight supplies and high prices, Oil World reported. Shoppers in Spain, Italy and Greece, the world’s biggest olive-oil consuming countries, have switched to cheaper vegetable oils as they face economic…
Greek olive oil is gaining ground in international markets. According to Kathimerini, Greece’s major daily newspaper, Spain’s reduced olive crops led to greater demand in the bulk market and that helped Greece increase market share by 10 percent this year which helped boost the industry in other ways.
An all-star line-up of presenters is anticipated at the 2nd Annual International Olive Oil Summit on Saturday, July 27th 2013. The event is hosted by olive oil pioneer and visionary, Veronica Foods Company. The one-day education summit will be laser-focused on the sensory, scientific, and health aspects of extra virgin olive oil.
I have battled oily, pimple-prone skin for as long as I can remember. I tried everything from harsh remedies I learnt about online, toothpaste, generic pharmacy creams, scrubs and exfoliators. This past year has been the best year my skin has ever seen. A simple, cheap soap-bar that is based on Dead Sea Minerals. Oh,…
Whether it’s for drizzling over your pasta or knocking up a quick vinaigrette, we’ve got the oil for the job. 1. Nunez De Prado Extra Virgin Olive Oil: this award-winning Sicilian oil is made from three types of olives, cold-pressed almost straight after being picked, then left unfiltered to give an intense and fruity flavour.…
Fabienne Roux has been involved with olive oil for over 22 years as a specialist in its tastes and flavors. Internationally recognized for her expertise, she is often invited to participate in olive oil competitions, such as the New York International Olive Oil Competition held in April this year where she served on its elite…
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what is a taste worth? Chinese people are now familiar with wine tasting, which is a rewarding experience. How about olive oil tasting? It is definitely a way to prove that not all the oils are alike. My first-ever olive oil tasting last month in Melbourne, Australia, proves…