Jun 30, 2017 | International News/Trends, Research
A paper submitted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the international scientific journal Food Additives & Contaminants is expected to offer a new methodology to discern the difference between extra virgin olive oil and refined olive oil, further...
Jun 30, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business
Karim Fitouri of Olivko says his Gold Award at NYIOOC marks the beginning of Tunisia’s transformation from a bulk producer for the export market to a country known for its high-quality olive oil.
Jun 28, 2017 | Competitions, Events, International News/Trends
Entries are now open for the fourth Sol d’Oro Southern Hemisphere competition, this year being held from 11-15 September in Osaka, Japan. Producers from Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand are invited to enter....
Jun 8, 2017 | General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business
Sabah-born organic olive farmer Elizabeth Liew (now Elizabeth Poggiagliolmi), 53, who owns the Poggiagliolmi Olive Farm in Tuscany, Central Italy, welcomed the announcement of the six-month exemption of the Cabotage policy in Sabah and Sarawak, scheduled to be...
Jun 8, 2017 | Environment, General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
A parliament commission, founded to discuss the contentious “Production Reform Draft Law,” has decided to establish an “Olive Grove Preservation Board” following the removal of a controversial article that would ease the path to industrial activities on protected...
Jun 8, 2017 | Environment, General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business
Turkey witnessed a heated debate over the fate of its olive trees this week during voting on a production reform draft in parliament. Although some provisions were left out by the government amid severe opposition from various parts of the society, a number of key...
