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The International Olive Council (IOC) recently presented the 14th edition of the Mario Solinas Quality Awards for extra virgin olive oils. Named after the late professor Mario Solinas of Italy,…
Read MoreThe European Commission is investigating whether the UK’s ‘traffic light’ front of pack labelling is compatible with EU law, something which could result in an infringement procedure, it says.
Read MoreThe food and packaging exhibits at FMI Connect and United Fresh offered a glimpse at the hot products and packages that will be in shoppers’ carts in coming months.
Read MoreA high-end PAM. It’s safe to say that’s how most Americans think of and use extra virgin olive oil. Put a little in a pan before a stir fry and…
Read MoreNatural and organic is the future of functional food and food in general, according to MetaBrandCEO Eric Schnell. Schnell is a panelist in an upcoming NutraIngredients-USA online forum title “Trends…
Read MoreLower food exports are explained by the decline in sales of olive oil by 73% in value 126.2 MTD against 476 MD) and 75% in volume (22,700 metric tons in…
Read MorePlagued by food contamination scandals and environmental issues, the Chinese middle class is now more eager on certified organic food imports.
Read MoreDates have been announced for the 2014 NZ EVOO Awards, so add them to your diaries now. Entries open on 11 August and close on 5 September, with the Awards…
Read MoreCertification of 2014 oils is now underway by Olives New Zealand, with personalised packs already sent out to current ONZ members. Certification documents are also available for downloading from the…
Read MoreThere are several ways to harvest olives: laboriously beating the trees with sticks, using a hand rake, or using a mechanical rake. But Helen Meehan, owner of olive grove Olivo…
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