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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…
If you haven’t discovered the deliciously flavoured olive oils from Cobram Estate, you are missing out on flavour sensation. Readily available in our supermarkets these beautiful oils blended by Cobram…
Port Lincoln’s once thriving olive industry is on the brink of collapsing as imported oils make it hard to compete. At the peak of its success in the early 2000s,…