Dec 23, 2011 | Olive Oil News, Research
Soon you may be able to buy olive oil in bioplastic bottles made from a compound found in olive skins, thanks to the work of a Spanish researcher. Jesús Zorrilla has found a way to extract PHAs (poly-hydroxy-alcanoates) from the residues of olive skins, which in turn...
Dec 23, 2011 | Olive Oil News
While debate swirls around how to ensure the quality of extra virgin olive oil in the United States, Europe and elsewhere, consumers in India are getting an entirely different message. In a new campaign rolled out by the country’s largest olive oil marketer, it’s the...
Dec 23, 2011 | Olive Oil News
The National Table Olives Committee’s discussion paper is available for comment and feedback, with input providing the basis for the development of draft Australian Standards for Table Olives during 2012. All olive industry participants are invited to make comment on...
Dec 23, 2011 | Olive Oil News
Some consumers remain unaware of the importance to look for a trusted organic logo on organic products to guarantee they are getting what they are paying for, warns Dr Andrew Monk, director of the Biological Farmers of Australia. He warns that brands which choose to...
Oct 14, 2011 | Olive Oil News
The latest edition of Australian & New Zealand Olivegrower & Processor hit letterboxes this week, bringing readers the latest in olive industry news and information. Along with updates on the new Australian Standard and the Olive Levy Proposal, there’s more...
Oct 14, 2011 | Olive Oil News
The latest edition of Australian & New Zealand Olivegrower & Processor hit letterboxes this week, bringing readers the latest in olive industry news and information. Along with updates on the new Australian Standard and the Olive Levy Proposal, there’s more...