Sep 22, 2015 | Australia, Olive business
It has been a solid year for Australian olive growers, with the industry producing almost 20 million litres of high quality oil this season. National production figures are almost five million litres higher than last year. However, the crop fell short of the 22...
Sep 22, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business
August for Italians, means one thing: vacations. The coast is crowded with tourists from all over the world who enjoy carefree and relaxing days on the beach from North to South. Nevertheless, the Libera Terra staff is busily at work until late in its offices in...
Sep 22, 2015 | International News/Trends, Labelling, Olive business
A five-colour nutrition label is more effective than three, says French advisory body – but industry has slammed it as simplistic while critics say it is more confusing than traffic-light labels.
Sep 22, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Research
Increasing consumer interest in bitter flavours could help manufacturers regain momentum on sodium reduction initiatives, many of which are stalled due to the common perception that less salt equals less flavour, suggests market research from Mintel.
Sep 22, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business
The IOC has officially launched its new campaign to promote olive oil on 2 July at a reception held in the famous restaurant Enju in the Japanese capital, in the heart of the Happo-en gardens. More than one hundred journalists and representatives of the diplomatic...
Sep 22, 2015 | Australia, Competitions, Olive business, Table Olive News
An innovative introduced to the 2014 and 2015 AOA and Olives SA Table Olive Competitions was the inclusion in both the testing and blind tastings of 20 commercial green, black and Kalamata table olive products purchased from local supermarkets. Convenor of the...