Feb 2, 2017 | Australia, General Olive News, Olive business
Wet conditions in 2016 led to smaller than average olive crops for Western Australian farmers. With the next three months a critical period, many are hoping for better outcomes, but remain at risk due to lack of insurance. Why the Next Three Months Could Decide the...
Feb 2, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Certified consumers of Filippo Berio olive oil who said they were misled into buying olive oil ‘Imported from Italy’ will receive a payout of 50 cents per bottle, but the plaintiff’s attorneys may ask the court for up to $1 million in fees. Filippo...
Feb 2, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of consumers are prepared to pay more for a food or drink product made with ingredients they recognise and trust, new research has found.
Feb 2, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olives and Health
A best-practice guide to preparing EU health claims, aimed primarily at small and medium-sized enterprises, has been developed by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) in conjunction with the EU-funded Bacchus project. One of the specific areas covered is the...
Feb 2, 2017 | NZ, Olive business, Olive Oil News
A project aimed at increasing olive oil yields in New Zealand from the growth stage is progressing as planned, with organizers hoping to see an increased market share of Kiwi olive oil as a result of their efforts. New Zealand Program Aims for Higher...
Feb 2, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Bulk sales of olive oil from Spain to the US have skyrocketed, new figures show. In 2007, 16% of 113,000 tons of olive oil – mostly from Spain – arrived in bulk containers, but last year that figure had increased to more than 42% of 331,368 tons. The figures, released...
