Apr 23, 2014 | EVOO, Olive Oil News
Details have been released for the first of the 2014 International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes programs. Internationally-renowned, the program was introduced in 2001 and is now run annually across the globe in Spain, Italy, the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and...
Mar 21, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Recently I reported on the debate in Greece over the implementation of EU labeling regulation 432/2012, which allows the following health claim on EVOO labels: “Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.” The claim may be...
Mar 21, 2014 | EVOO, Olive Oil News
Dates have also been finalised for the Olives South Australia EVOO & Table Olives Competition, this year being held slightly earlier than in previous years to allow greater promotion via the Royal Adelaide Show. Entries will close on Friday, 15 July, with judging...
Mar 21, 2014 | EVOO, Olive Oil News, Olive Oil Shows
The dates have been announced for the 2014 Australian National EVOO & Table Olives Competition, so lock them into your diary now. Entries open on Monday, 14 July and close on Monday, 11 August, with judging on 29-30 August. The winners will be announced at a...
Feb 28, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
A recent US Food and Drug Administration warning letter is a sobering reminder for dietary supplement companies to be careful in the claims they make online about their products. The letter last month to Pennsylvania-based Exclusive Supplements raised issues including...
Feb 28, 2014 | EVOO, Seminars/Conference
The information pack for entries to the 2014 WAOC EVOO Competition, held in conjunction with the Perth Royal Show, will be available for download from the WAOC website in late May. Entries will open on Monday, 14 July and close Friday, 1 August, with the Awards...
