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As Spanish hydroxytyrosol extract producer Genosa appoints Cambridge Commodities as its UK distributor, anecdotal evidence indicates that the interest in olive polyphenol extracts ignited five years ago by EFSA’s positive…
The Mediterranean diet is well known for its variety of positive health benefits, many of those benefits attributed to the ample consumption of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Several studies…
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…
A 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…
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…
The 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…
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
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…
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…
According 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.…