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Bounded by citrus groves and nestled deep in the fertile valley of Wadi Qana, thousands of olive trees in Deir Istiya have been growing for years on either side of…
Olive oil producers in the United States could make significant gains in market share if they can establish stricter labeling standards and increase consumer education on quality, a new study…
Many “extra-virgin” olive oils – including big names such as Bertolli, Crisco, Fillipo Berio and Mazola – don’t taste good enough to merit that description, according to Consumer Reports. By…
It was environmentally sustainable. But Negev Nectars wasn’t financially sustainable. Three years after launching, the company, which aimed to develop a North American market for small-scale Israeli farmers producing olive…
The European Commission has released a brief report on olive oil production expectations towards year 2020. Based mainly on statistical analysis and predictions about the progression of the oil industry…
Final details of the European Commission’s olive oil action plan may not be available until the end of September, according to sources close to European Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Cioloş.…
Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil producers, devastated by the world oversupply and the resulting low prices, are discussing the formation of a Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Association. The intention…
Every day there seem to be more and more reasons why extra virgin olive oil should be a part of everybody’s eating plan. If it isn’t already part of yours, here are ten powerful reasons to add it to the menu. 1: It tastes good. Pleasure – one of the best reasons to do anything. Olive oil just tastes good. Extra virgin olive oils range in from delicate to robust and more people are discovering their interesting taste characteristics.
French organisation Odyssée Agri has several skilled and experienced applicants looking for agricultural placements in the southern hemisphere. Odyssée Agri works to provide young French farming professionals with work experience abroad. All applicants are skilled and experienced in agricultural pursuits, including tractor and heavy vehicle operation, and many come from farming backgrounds. They come on working holiday visas and placements are free, generally lasting between six weeks and three months. More information, or for enquire about a placement,https://www.odyssee-agri.com/Introduction.
The biennial Australian Organic Market Report on-line Value Adder and Marketer Survey is now open. Certified organic businesses involved in value adding (processing) or marketing (wholesaling, importing/exporting and retailing) are strongly encouraged to complete the survey, being conducted by Swinburne University and Mobium. The AOMR 2012 will include data from farm gate to retail, including data by sector and analysis of market trends. This year’s will include this year an expanded consumer and market trends section, including research on country of origin, market outlets, etc. Value adders and marketers certified for organic processing, wholesaling or retail can access the survey by emailing Jue Chen at: [email protected]. The report will be launched on 26 October 2012.