Jun 30, 2014 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Lower food exports are explained by the decline in sales of olive oil by 73% in value 126.2 MTD against 476 MD) and 75% in volume (22,700 metric tons in 2014, against 92 thousand tons in 2013), in addition to the decrease in sales of preparations of vegetables and...
Jun 30, 2014 | Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
This month the organisations Nutrition Australia and the Australian Olive Association are co-hosting a series of free seminars on the health benefits of consuming extra virgin olive oil. The events are being held in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney and include...
Jun 13, 2014 | Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Australia now has the highest manufacturing costs in the world, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) following the publication of a gloomy report on the state of the country’s food industry.
Jun 13, 2014 | Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
A remarkable 105-year-old from Bournemouth celebrated her birthday with a tea party attended by the mayor on Sunday … “I am very happy to have reached this age. I must have good genes,” she added. “But I think having good quality olive oil every day has really...
May 30, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Britain is still in love with extra virgin olive oil it seems, but not at any cost. A report this week from market analysts Kantar Worldpanel shows shoppers bought almost 5% more over the year, but sales for brands like Napolina, Don Mario, and Filippo Berio slid,...
May 30, 2014 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Altering the price of a food product can have an immediate impact on taste perception, as well as feelings of overeating and guilt, according to new research.