Aug 31, 2015 | Australia, Olive business, Olive Oil News
A Margaret River family-run olive oil business has won its David and Goliath legal battle against Sir Richard Branson’s mighty empire — over the use of the word “virgin”. Vasse Virgin, an olive oil food and skin care business, were left flabbergasted when Branson’s...
Aug 17, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
With olive harvests expected to commence in Europe as early as next month, recent reports have been speculating on the outcome of the 2015-2016 olive harvest.
Aug 17, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
L’association Française L’Olive, (AFIDOL) France’s interprofessional association, held their annual summer meeting in Aix en Provence. Since its foundation in 1999, Afidol has sought to unite olive oil professionals, to improve and develop production and the marketing...
Aug 17, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
Aiming to make Rajasthan a hub for olives in India, the state government has decided to promote olive (Jaitun) cultivation in 5,200 hectares under various schemes this year, from the existing 240 hectares. The desert state is also planning to boost production of olive...
Aug 17, 2015 | Australia, Olive Oil News
When your company’s extra virgin olive oils continue to garner top honors at competitions across the globe, it should be your rightful time to raise a tasting cup and revel in your success. Or so you’d think.
Aug 14, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News
News of an outbreak usually refers to a virus or bacteria making people dangerously ill across a city or a country. However, on the French island of Corsica – authorities are worried about another kind of plague victim: olive trees. According to a BBC News report,...
