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With its share price doubling in less than a year, the country’s largest olive oil producer and processor, Boundary Bend, is looking to “go for growth” with a large fund…
Deoleo, the Spain-based olive oil supplier, has set out a plan to reduce its share capital by at least EUR300m (US$320m) as it looks to improve its balance sheet after…
Olive oil adulteration for the purpose of financial gain has become one of the biggest sources of agricultural fraud in the EU. While Europe is currently the world’s largest producer…
The International Olive Council (IOC) announced today the winners of its annual Mario Solinas Quality Award. There were 149 entries, mostly from Spain (92) and Portugal (44). There were 5…
For decades, people fled Oliete, mostly to Barcelona, and left their secular olive groves behind. In 2014, a group of young locals came up with an idea to bring their…
A new survey found that there was disconnect between what consumers think labels like organic, antibiotic-free, or ‘no added hormones’ mean, and what the labels actually mean. Another reason why…
As part of the FAO’s and EBRD’s ongoing support to Morocco’s olive oil sector, a series of workshops were organised during the first quarter of 2017. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/workshops-support-moroccan-olive-oil-sector/56154
Years ago, I had some warts on my hand. When they disappeared, I wondered what I had eaten differently at the time. It turned out to be a 12-ounce jar…
Products for joint health have become the fastest growing sector in New Zealand, with 25% value growth in 2016. Let’s hope that translates into increased sales for NZ’s most delicious…
Australians have overwhelmingly agreed that palm oil should be labelled on food products and want their government to mandate it, according to a Galaxy News poll. Public support has increased…