An olive oil plant in Kilis, Turkey, to bring new life into the olive industry

Jan 8, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News, Organic

The new organic olive oil facility officially started production last month by the Kilis Organic Olive Producers’ Union to help relieve the impact of the Syrian crises on the hosting region to support local development. Now more than ever, the olive oil facility will...

FIC label changes could break organic rules

Dec 23, 2014 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Labelling, Olive business, Olive Oil News, Organic

Organic food firms changing their packaging to meet new EU labelling rules could accidentally breach organic labelling rules in the process, one certifier has warned.

EU organic rules may mean certified food is not truly organic, warns ANH

Aug 27, 2014 | International News/Trends, Organic, Table Olive News

The Alliance for Natural Health suggests that non-organic inputs may be used in EU organic production until 31 December 2017 and call the public to action in support of true organic agriculture.

China can’t get enough of Australia’s organic produce

Jun 30, 2014 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Organic

Plagued by food contamination scandals and environmental issues, the Chinese middle class is now more eager on certified organic food imports.

Exporting oil to Korea?

Jan 24, 2014 | Organic

If you want to export organic to Korea, Australian Certified Organic says it can get you there. Australian Certified Organic provides increased access to Korean markets and is the only Australian certifying body with an equivalency agreement with the Republic of...

US organic food market to grow 14% from 2013-18

Jan 13, 2014 | International News/Trends, Organic

Solid growth for the US organic food market is expected to continue until 2018, according to a new report that puts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% on the sector.