May 21, 2014 | Olive Oil News
It will be a below average yield of olives across Lower Eyre, but a high yield of oil this year from local olive groves. Olive press and Moonlight Estate olive grove owner Peter Green said this year’s harvest was well underway but it was looking like a below...
May 21, 2014 | Labelling, NZ, Olive Oil News
A political push for country of origin food labelling is growing, with Labour moving to make it part of new food legislation. Labour food safety spokesperson Damien O’Connor is proposing an amendment to include compulsory labelling in the Food Bill which has...
May 2, 2014 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Olive oil is a staple in the kitchen. Chances are, you have a bottle or two tucked away in the pantry somewhere. Well the truth is you can never have too much olive oil, as it is a product that can be used for more than just making salad dressings.
May 2, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Consumption of sunflower oil rose 9.7% last year while that of olive oil fell nearly 1%, but olive oil remains by far the most used edible oil in Spanish households, according to the latest Spanish food consumption data.
May 2, 2014 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Functional foods weathered the global economic recession better than most food categories despite a high product failure rate, according to a US-based branding and market expert.
May 2, 2014 | International News/Trends, Labelling, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Over the last year I have been writing about the controversy in Greece over the implementation of EU labeling regulation 432/2012 which states: “Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.” The regulation further states,...
