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More than 140,000 people – a third of them from beyond Spain – visited the Alimentaria food and drink trade fair in Barcelona and organizers say more than 5,000 of…
Fear is a major roadblock to many food companies getting it right when it comes to social media, according to business mentor and entrepreneur Mike Greene.
Spain and Italy may have dominated this year’s New York International Olive Oil Competition, but some newcomers as well as stalwarts from Uruguay, Mexico, Peru, Chile and Argentina showed they…
Consumers are more likely to buy low-fat products when they have traffic light labels, but organic foods could suffer from the system, according to research.
Spain, the largest maker of olive oil, set up a watchdog for “strategic” food industries to bring transparency to agricultural markets and help probe wrongdoings. Olives, olive oil and milk…
A University of Auckland research team has found that people who eat both fruit and vegetables will have the best protection against common pancreatic diseases.
With a great track record at the LA International EVOO Competition, but tight time frames for entry, it’s a bonus for NZ producers to have extra time in hand. Olives…
Martinborough producer D’Arc Grove was awarded a gold medal at the recent Olive Japan 2014 competition, run by the Olive Oil Sommelier Association of Japan. Only 149 golds were awarded…
The Ag Excellence Alliance Inc, with funding from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, has released a guide called Smartphone apps for smart farmers. A guide to the best…
The AOA has recently recognised Olives Victoria as the new state branch in Victoria. The committee comprises members from both Olive Producers North East Victoria (OPNEV) and the Goulbourn Strathbogie…