Mar 1, 2016 | EVOO, International News/Trends
When it comes to Italy’s famed extra-virgin olive oils, terroir plays a critical role just as in wine. The authentic, top-quality oil comes exclusively from handpicked, freshly cold-pressed olives grown naturally only in Italy.
Feb 16, 2016 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Uncategorised
German consumers and sellers of olive oil have been shocked ever since an independent and highly regarded consumer protection organisation, Stiftung Warentest (SW), had a panel of expert tasters scrutinise 26 varieties of “extra virgin” and found half of them wanting....
Feb 1, 2016 | Australia, Competitions, EVOO, International News/Trends, NZ, Olive Oil News
Entries are now open for the Olive Japan 2016 International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, being held in Tokyo in April. A multi-faceted event, Olive Japan also incorporates a Practical Sensory Science Seminar, featuring experts from across the globe including...
Feb 1, 2016 | Diet/Food, EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil Shows
Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have proven that frying in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is the cooking method that increases the phenolic fraction present in raw vegetables used in Mediterranean diet (potato, pumpkin, tomato and eggplant) the most....
Feb 1, 2016 | Diet/Food, EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Food professionals and home chefs have a new tool for finding the best olive oils for their dishes. High quality extra virgin olive oils can elevate dishes to soaring new heights, but sometimes finding the right EVOO to pair with foods can be tricky.
Nov 17, 2015 | EVOO, NZ, Olive business
That home-made olive-oil dressing could cost you more in just a few weeks. New Zealand importer of European foods, William Aitken & Co, says this month a shortage of supply from last season in the Mediterranean is likely to kick in for New Zealanders. Even more...
