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The report on the first trial round of The Tastebook, the AOA-funded industry training program, has been released. The trial involved EVOO and table olive samples being sent to…
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When most mentions of olive oil these days tend to be on the negative side, the Google spot rests the brand’s stellar credibility behind one uncomplicated truth: you can use…
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Acclaimed Andalusian chefs are not just winning prizes by using extra virgin olive oils in their dishes. They’re showing other chefs and locals the power of the product, and they…
Read MoreJust as the rich nutrition in the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) enhances physical health, so it boosts mental health. A small but striking Australian study links it to alleviating depression. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-news/med-diet-linked-relief-depression/55241…
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A north East olive producer is dishing up a fresh take on a popular drop. Gooramadda Olives will soon launch its Frock – A Dress For A Salad range. The shake-and-pour bottles of flavoured oils…
Read MoreWith counterfeiting and quality issues a constant problem for Australian food brands, some experts believe that provenance branding is the key to safeguarding quality. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/provenance-branding-seen-key-protecting-australian-olive-oil-exports/55239
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Turkey’s olive oil sector increased its U.S. exports to a $10 million limit, eleven times more than the previous limit, in the period between November 2016 and January 2017, and…
Read MoreIt might be the saddest quote you read today: “Olive oil is becoming a luxury.” This Sydney Morning Herald article also has a great little video featuring Boundary Bend’s Rob…
Read MoreSales of natural and organic products may be steadily increasing – and even outpacing that of the overall food industry – but three main barriers continue to hold them back…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s olive industry is set to take a blow from recent wildfires that have plagued the Western Cape region, an area home to most of the country’s olive farms.…
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