Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News, Table Olive News
Trucks carrying olives from the Peloponnese – mainly Ilia – have been ferried across the Adriatic Sea, as traders from Italy have for the first time bought not only olive oil in bulk but also olives, to cover the loss in Italian production that has reached 35% this...
Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
The Indian government has raised import duties on crude and refined edible oils by 5%, to 7.5% and 15%, respectively. The notification of the increase was issued last month by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), with the stated aim to protect the interests...
Jan 23, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News, Research, Surveys
Food fraud, healthy diets and sustainability are among the issues needing innovation in science and technology, according to a major survey from Campden BRI.
Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
There are many extra virgin olive oils out there that are downright frauds. In fact, the majority of olive oils on your supermarket shelf don’t deserve the title of “extra virgin.” It’s no secret what a beneficial food olive oil is with its healthy fats and supremely...
Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Tallying the figures from last year, the International Olive Council (IOC) in its latest newsletter said olive oil imports to the US rose due to the strong output for the 2013/14 harvest in Spain, which challenged Italy as America’s leading olive oil supplier. Italy...
Jan 23, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
Australia’s largest olive oil producer, Boundary Bend Ltd, is setting up a $20 million olive press in Woodland to process 20 tons of olives per hour into extra virgin olive oil.
