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, 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 | Competitions, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Olive Japan 2017, Asia’s largest olive oil competition, is now open for registrations to its 2017. Held in Tokyo, Japan, judging will take place from April 19-21, with winners announced on April 24. Deadline for entry registration is April 12, 2017. The registration...
Feb 2, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Italy is the second largest olive oil producer in the European Union (EU) after Spain and accounts for approximately one-quarter of the EU-28 olive acreage. According to the latest industry estimates, Italy’s marketing year (MY) 2016/17 olive oil production is...
Feb 2, 2017 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Olive oil refers to the oil obtained from the fruit of olive trees … The overall demand of olive oil in food and beverages industry is expected to grow at a rapid rate, due to its growing food and beverages market worldwide.