Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olives and Health, Research
They certainly don’t look alike or taste alike for that matter, but olive oil and breast milk are surprisingly similar. Extra virgin olive oil contains omega 3 and omega 6 in similar portions to breast milk fat and the same percentage of linoleic acid making it an...
Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News, Surveys
Americans are not the only consumers who dislike the bitterness of high quality extra virgin olive oil. Visitors at Gourmesse, a popular trade fair in Zurich, who evaluated 140 samples, preferred EVOOs with a ripe, fruity, and sweet taste over those which were more...
Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
California Olive Ranch, the largest producer of extra virgin olive oil in the United States announces its acquisition of Lucini Italia, a leading producer and importer of premium Italian extra virgin olive oils. In the equity transaction seller Molinos USA retains a...
Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil Shows, Seminars/Conference
Greek olive oil at the Winter Fancy Food Show made in impact this year through a seminar called “The Great Olive Oil Odyssey.” The event was organized by SEVITEL, the Greek association of olive oil processors and related industries.
Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News, Table Olive News
Trucks carrying olives from the Peloponnese – mainly Ilia – have been ferried across the Adriatic Sea, as traders from Italy have for the first time bought not only olive oil in bulk but also olives, to cover the loss in Italian production that has reached 35% this...
Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
The Indian government has raised import duties on crude and refined edible oils by 5%, to 7.5% and 15%, respectively. The notification of the increase was issued last month by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), with the stated aim to protect the interests...
