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The program for the Olives NZ Conference 2016 makes for a jam-packed weekend of ‘must have’ information, with the Conference on Saturday, 15 October, Awards Dinner that evening, and an…
Read MoreA record 136 entries were received for this year’s New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards – 117 extra virgin and 19 flavoured olive oils. The previous best was less…
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On 1 July 2016 a new mandatory Information Standard under the Australian Consumer Law was introduced regulating country of origin information for food sold in Australia. This detailed and complex…
Read MoreThe Burnside Branch of the National Trust SA (NTSA) is inviting growers to participate in the second annual Olive Oil Day, being held from 12-5pm on Sunday, 6 November at…
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The Italian Antitrust Authority has cleared Colavita Spa of an earlier charge of unfair business practices following a May 2015 report by the consumer magazine Il Test Salvagente. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/europe/colavita-cleared-of-wrongdoing/52958
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The Cyprus Virtual Food Museum has called on anyone interested in the Mediterranean diet to take part in its field trips that promote the island’s gastronomy. The organisation’s mission is…
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As part of its ongoing commitment to promote excellence the South African olive oil industry and recognise outstanding contributions by industry individuals, SA Olive has announced the recipients of its annual Mentorship Award and Olive…
Read MoreAccording to official sources, the Olive tree (Olea europea) was introduced into China over 40 years ago. However, the crop only started to expand at the beginning of the millennium.…
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Twenty-five mills in China managed to produce 5,000 tons of olive oil this year according to the International Olive Council citing official sources, a 75% increase over the previous season.…
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THE story of how the Bradica family started an olive grove in rural New South Wales extends over many years. In the Central European community Kris Bradica lived in as a…
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