Feb 23, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Turkey’s olive oil sector increased its U.S. exports to a $10 million limit, eleven times more than the previous limit, in the period between November 2016 and January 2017, and chose not to enter the EU market due to high customs tariffs.
Feb 23, 2017 | Australia, Olive business, Olive Oil News
It might be the saddest quote you read today: “Olive oil is becoming a luxury.” This Sydney Morning Herald article also has a great little video featuring Boundary Bend’s Rob McGavin.
Feb 23, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business
Sales of natural and organic products may be steadily increasing – and even outpacing that of the overall food industry – but three main barriers continue to hold them back from their full potential, suggest new research.
Feb 23, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
An Italian operation led to the arrest of 33 believed to be a part of the Piromalli clan, an organisation that has allegedly infiltrated the olive oil trade in Italy and exported fake products to the US. Italy Arrests 33 Accused of Olive Oil Fraud...
Feb 23, 2017 | International News/Trends, Marketing, Olive business, Uncategorised
The Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the rules forbidding the refilling of olive oil bottles in restaurants. Spanish Trade Group Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Cruet Decree...
Feb 23, 2017 | Environment, International News/Trends, Olive business
Olive growers fear that the killer bacteria Xylella fastidiosa could be set to spread massively with the announcement of a new outbreak in Spain, which is Europe’s largest olive oil producer. Don’t miss our update on Xylella fastidiosa activity across the globe in the...