Jan 16, 2017 | General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
The International Olive Council (IOC) initiated its new International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives — the sixth such agreement drafted by the organization. Approved by the United Nations at its Conference on Trade and Development in 2015, the agreement that...
Jan 10, 2017 | Courses/Education, General Olive News, International News/Trends
The Olive Oil Program at New York’s International Culinary Centre returns next month with a comprehensive, week-long course for those who wish to achieve olive oil sommelier certification. Sommelier Certification Course Returns to NY with Intensive 7-Day Program...
Jan 10, 2017 | International News/Trends, Marketing, Olive business
Glencore PLC’s got oil trading covered these days, from the crude that drives the global economy to the dressing for your salad.
Jan 10, 2017 | Environment, General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business
Amador Peset, a young man from the village of Traiguera, started recovering millenary olive trees after losing his job as a carpenter during the financial crisis in Spain. “At first, people saw me as if I were crazy,” he said. Giving New Life to Ancient Olive...
Jan 10, 2017 | Environment, General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business
Climate change is altering Morocco’s landscape and creating serious challenges for the agricultural sector. In the Al Haouz province, resilient farmers took steps to adapt, and they have a burgeoning olive industry to show for it. Moroccan Farmers Combat Climate...
Jan 10, 2017 | International News/Trends, Technology/Science
A video posted online shows a Harvard lecturer demonstrating how a mere tablespoon of olive oil can calm half an acre of waves. The scientist, Greg Kestin, explains the science behind the mind-blowing phenomenon. Watch this – it’s fascinating – and more proof of the...
