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Thanks to all the small-batch processors who have contacted us with their details; they’re now on our register, which we reference to connect processors with people wanting to utilize their…
Chemical analysis of food fingerprints is an emerging approach in authentication testing, according to The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in Germany.
At more than 2,500 years old the gnarled tree in our photograph is the oldest living thing serving mankind anywhere in the world. It was regarded as venerable when the…
Claims that much of the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) sold in US supermarket is not ‘extra virgin’ at all are hardly new. But the fact that many retail buyers…
Camels and date palms may be on the horizon for Spain as global warming edges the country’s climate closer to Morocco’s. With average temperatures expected to rise by as much…
An unhealthy, destructive ingredient contained in up to half of all packaged food continues to be disguised, experts have warned. Palm oil, a cheap additive widely used in junk food…
A food and drink research firm has been chosen by the UK government to carry out authenticity testing on olive oil imported to the UK. Following the entry into force…
Accountability is key to rebuilding consumer confidence in the industry following a food scandal – a company’s response to accusations of contamination is almost as important as its actual role…
A recent study reported that the majority of Moroccan olive oil samples met International Olive Council (IOC) standards. Even though olive cultivation has been part of Morocco’s agricultural scene since…
Costco Wholesale has switched from Italy to Greece as the source of the extra-virgin olive oil for its Kirkland Signature 2-liter bottle, in what could be a big break for…