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The 14th national championship of olive tree pruning was held at an experimental farm in Montopoli di Sabina (Latium). Sixty participants, selected through regional competitions competed, with saws and pole…
Amid growing questions about the alleged mislabeling of olive oil, a congressional committee is asking the US Food and Drug Administration to test imports to look for unpure or misbranded…
Held at the Robert Mondavi Silverado Sensory Theater, the course is open to professionals and others interested in a more thorough understanding of how to evaluate olive oil. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-making-and-milling/olive-centers-sensory-course-set-for-june/51402
After receiving national Protected Designation of Origin status in 2015, extra virgin olive oil from the peninsular region of Istria in Croatia awaits the same recognition at the EU level.…
As American olive oil producers continue efforts to expand the market for their products, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would provide significant relief to exporters. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/trade-deal-would-remove-tariff-imbalance-for-u-s-olive-oil-producers/51440
Early research in nutritional genomics shows the Mediterranean diet and consumption of olive oil fosters positive molecular changes in the body. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-news/nutritional-genomics-and-the-role-of-the-mediterranean-diet-in-cardiovascular-disease/51324
Following a ban on the use of the insecticide dimethoate in France, French olive growers are concerned about the risk of damage to olive trees by the olive fruit fly,…
New Zealand olive growers are advising consumers to buy local after a scandal about imported olive oils overseas. In Australia tests on 27 imported bottles of extra virgin olive oil…
Olives New Zealand executive officer has some important reminders for members – and a great special offer for those who haven’t joined the national industry organisation yet: Certification Certification 2016…
After almost 20 years of olive oil, hazelnut trees and bumper crops of horseradish, the team behind Greytown’s Fantail Grove are passing the torch. Margot MacGillivray and Richard Schofield, who…