Jun 13, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Despite the difficult harvest and the poor economic and trading trends, this has been a very good year for Italian extra virgin olive oil, which raked up a lot of awards and recognition at national and international competitions. It was no exception at the 8th edition...
Jun 13, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
The subject of olive oil quality – in particular that of extra virgin olive oil – has been the topic of much discussion recently. A new book, The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Handbook edited by Claudio Peri and published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd is a welcome resource...
May 30, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Britain is still in love with extra virgin olive oil it seems, but not at any cost. A report this week from market analysts Kantar Worldpanel shows shoppers bought almost 5% more over the year, but sales for brands like Napolina, Don Mario, and Filippo Berio slid,...
May 30, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Extra Virgin Alliance (EVA), a non-profit trade association representing producers of extra virgin olive oil from around the world, is holding an Intensive Olive Oil Tasting Seminar for Buyers and Culinary Professionals in New York on Friday, June 27 and Saturday,...
May 30, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Back in October, 2013 Dr Prokopios Magiatis and Dr Eleni Melliou from the University of Athens could be seen in stores around Northern California stocking up on dozens of bottles of EVOO, as part of a privately-funded research project to measure phenolic compounds...
May 30, 2014 | EVOO, Olive Oil News
The closing date for online entries for the 2014 Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards (RMFFA) has been extended to 6 June 2014. Including categories for extra virgin olive oil, table olives and flavoured oil, the awards promote excellence in agriculture and food...
