Aug 31, 2016 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Brazil is a major olive oil consumer with deep cultural ties to Portugal and the olive’s symbolism runs throughout Olympic history. And it just so happens Olympic athletes eat it too. Olive Branch Extends to Rio...
Aug 31, 2016 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Tunisian representatives and others are speaking out about a campaign to tarnish the reputation of the country’s olive oil after Europe raised import limits to help with its economic recovery. A Smear Campaign Against Tunisian Olive Oil...
Aug 31, 2016 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Research
As the production of extra-virgin olive oil in the US is rising rapidly, a group is co-ordinating crop research to better inform industry members as well as consumers. The Clovis, California-based American Olive Oil Producers Association has received a $50,000...
Aug 31, 2016 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends, Marketing
As food has become a symbol of social status, it has allowed marketers to attract customers as what was merely functional is now also fashionable. Social Status, Fashion Drive Consumer Food Choices...
Aug 31, 2016 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Following a crippling harvest two years ago, and a strong one last year, Italian farmers remain diligent and optimistic as the 2016 harvest approaches. Farmers in Italy Optimistic as Harvest Season Nears...
Aug 31, 2016 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Police in Ghana arrested several bottlers accused of selling vegetable and “other” oils labeled as olive oil, Ghanaian news sites reported. In some cases, the scammers submitted samples to the Food and Drug Authority for approval, before switching out the oil with...
