Feb 2, 2017 | Environment, International News/Trends, Marketing
A new report by industry giant Unilever shows that consumers’ belief in the social or environmental welfare of brands hugely affects their purchasing decisions.
Feb 2, 2017 | Environment, General Olive News, International News/Trends, Research
The Spanish olive oil sector will lead a European project that will study the control of greenhouse gasses during climate change through the calculation of the environmental footprints of olive oil tree cultivation and oil production.
Feb 2, 2017 | Environment, General Olive News, International News/Trends, Research
For what it’s worth, climate change, at least for olive oil production, may prove a blessing in disguise. The Trump Cards of Climate Change in Olive...
Feb 2, 2017 | Australia, Environment, General Olive News
A more affordable and time-saving method for culling wild olive trees in Australia has been found in basal bark spraying. A Better Method for Controlling Wild Olive Trees in Australia...
Jan 16, 2017 | Environment, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
A growing awareness of the environmental impact of food production and a desire to shop sustainably will heavily influence how consumers plan, shop for and prepare meals in the coming year, predicts a leading food influencer and national retailer.
Jan 16, 2017 | Australia, Environment, Technology/Science
Despite delays, British Biotech Company Oxitec is still confident that their genetically modified strain of olive flies will reach further trial stages, but there’s a long way to go before growers can access these insects to their advantage. Oxitec’s...