May 2, 2018 | International News/Trends, Olives and Health
The Dry Eye Assessment and Management Study Research Group concluded that patients with dry eye who received 3,000 mg of fish-derived n-3 fatty acids for 12 months had no significantly better outcomes than patients who received an olive oil placebo. Particularly...
May 2, 2018 | International News/Trends, Olive business
Exports of olive oil to the US in the first five months of the export season reached 16,500 tons in an increase of 206% compared to the same period the previous year, amounting to $67.3 million in value, up 251%.
Nov 10, 2017 | International News/Trends
23-Oct-2017 By Katy Askew Calls to ban glyphosate are gaining steam in Europe ahead of a vote on whether to renew the controversial weed killer’s licence this week.
Nov 10, 2017 | International News/Trends, Labelling
20-Oct-2017 By Niamh Michail All food and drink produced or packaged in Italy must give the name and address of the processing factory on pack, or face a heavy fine. We asked food manufacturers how it will affect them.
Nov 10, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business
The (Israeli) government has announced that it will increase the amount of olive oil that can be imported without duty. Over the next three years, as much as 2,000 tons of olive oil will be imported without taxes or other fees. A new export market for Australian and...
Nov 10, 2017 | General Olive News, International News/Trends
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has officially backed drastic measures adopted by the EU to combat a bacterial infection that is decimating Italy’s olive crop.
