Aug 9, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Four suspects are accused of trying to sell soybean oil mixed with colorants as extra virgin olive oil in the town of Kilkis located just outside of Thessaloniki. Law enforcement officials from the Kilkis and Paeonia Doiranis police departments collaborated on the...
Aug 9, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
For every gallon of olive oil that’s pressed from the ripe fruit, about 38 pounds of olive skins, pulp and pits are left behind. Known as pomace, these leftovers typically have low-value uses. But US Department of Agriculture agricultural engineer Rebecca R. Milczarek...
Aug 9, 2013 | EVOO, Labelling, NZ, Olive Oil News
Colin Baruch knew he was on to a good thing when a woman on a zebra crossing stopped, pointed at his car’s company logo, and grinned at him through the windscreen: “I buy that oil!” But street-level brand recognition for Baruch’s premium, extra...
Aug 9, 2013 | EVOO, Olive Oil News, Olive Oil Shows
Local producers have once again made their mark in the US, with recent LA results cementing the impact of the incredible achievements at this year’s New York EVOO competition. Australian EVOOs took home a Best of Class award, two Gold, two Silver and four Bronze...
Aug 9, 2013 | EVOO, Olive Oil News, Olive Oil Shows
Australia’s finest extra virgin olive oils were on display at the inaugural Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil festival (FEVOO) located at The Sydney Mint earlier this month. Featuring the likes of well established brands such as Cobram Estate and Pukara Estate, as well as...
Aug 9, 2013 | Olive Oil News
Chris Iacono of the Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove at Vacy thinks he may be on another winner with his plans to promote the grove as a wedding ceremony venue. “The olive branch has been a symbol of peace and serenity for thousands of years so what more fitting place to seal...
