Jun 20, 2016 | International News/Trends, Labelling, Olive Oil News
The plaintiff stated that she understood the term “Imported from Italy” on the Filippo Berio olive oil label to mean the oil was made from olives “grown, crushed, bottled, and shipped from Italy.” Motion Supports False Advertising Case Against Filippo...
Jun 20, 2016 | International News/Trends, Marketing, Olive Oil News
The Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities and the International Olive Council are offering free copies of two educational books about olive oil to the children of tourists who visit Crete, Greece. For Children Visiting Crete, a Free Book on Olive Oil...
Jun 7, 2016 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
A Tory MP has called for draught olive oil to be featured in EastEnders when the BBC soap switches to a new £15million set. Richard Bacon urged Beeb bosses to press producers to reflect the changing trends of east London when the show moves to revamped studios. Yet...
Jun 7, 2016 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
The Italian government approved modifications to a draft legislative decree which would have decriminalised penalties for counterfeiting. The new measure provides for new administrative sanctions and introduces a system of traceability. ...
Jun 7, 2016 | General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olive business
The olive oil sector was full of ups and downs during 2015. A price increase of 28% contrasted with a 29% drop in production, due to a harvest decimated by drought in Spain and diseases in Italy. According to the Spanish website revistaaral.com, a litre of olive oil...
Jun 7, 2016 | International News/Trends, Labelling, Marketing, Olive Oil News, Research
Europe’s seniors see functional foods as a ‘dated’ concept, are uncomfortable with products that expressly mention age, and want sustainable, naturally nutritious products, finds a consumer study led by the Healthy Marketing Team. “… sustainable, naturally...
