Dec 18, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
The European Commission has announced new guidelines on the joint selling of olive oil, beef and veal, and arable crops. The aim of the guidelines is to clarify how and under which conditions European farmers can co-operate to jointly sell olive oil, beef, veal, and...
Dec 18, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Andalucia’s AINIA Technology Center has created a new method for instantly and non-invasively classifying olive oils. Using optical spectroscopy, or VIS/NIR, it can identify whether an oil is extra virgin, virgin or lampante.
Dec 18, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
A multi-million euro renovation project, backed by international designer Philippe Starck, has been blocked by strong opposition. Frenchman Starck, one of the world’s top designers, trumped up 15 million to renovate a historic oil factory on the outskirts of...
Dec 18, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Since the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation planted its first olive trees in 2008 in the Capay Valley of California, and launched its Séka Hills brand in 2011, the popularity of its extra-virgin olive oil and other estate-produced products has steadily grown.
Dec 18, 2015 | Australia, Olive business, Olive Oil News
The Board of the Australian Olive Association (AOA) has appointed Peter O’Meara as the new President of the AOA, active from late November. O’Meara is the owner of Adina Vineyard and Olive Grove in the Hunter Valley, NSW and brings strong business acumen to the...
Dec 18, 2015 | Australia, Olive business, Olive Oil News
AOA President Paul Miller has stepped down from the position, heralding one of the most significant changes in industry leadership in years. Miller has held the position since 2001, a time of incredible growth, learning – and more recently influence – for our...
