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Protection against cellular aging in a natural way: Austrian researchers biotechnologically produce a valuable antioxidant from olives that is more effective than Vitamin C. It can prevent cancer and has…
An Italian minister vowed on Monday to use his country’s upcoming presidency of the European Union to pursue a campaign by southern EU producers against Britain’s “traffic light” food labels.
For Greece, extra virgin olive oil is considered to be an agricultural product of utmost priority. The Greek state, however, does not provide the opportunity to methodically learn how to…
The European Commission (EC) has proposed new laws that will shake up the way organic foods are regulated, in a bid to address what it calls ‘the shortcomings of the…
Greece, one of the top olive oil producing countries in the world, is looking east for new opportunities. Olive oil producers and distributors are eyeing China’s immense market. However, they…
In June 2013, US President Obama and the European Union launched negotiations on a trade agreement intended to spur economic growth. Last week, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released…
An evangelical church is marketing olive oil as a cure-all treatment for everything from schizophrenia to relationship problems. The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God is holding an event…
Although Wellington’s famously rowdy Greek restaurants are no more, their food still enters our lives in a very intimate way – through the Greek olives, oil and antipasto products imported…
The Olives New Zealand AGM and conference were held last weekend in Wellington, combining with a Sunday field day for what was once again a successful and enjoyable annual industry…
If you’re heading to the US in late June, here’s a heads up on a great opportunity: the Olive Oil Tasting Seminar for Buyers and Culinary Professionals. An intensive course…