Dec 10, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News, Research
In partnership with agricultural professors and researchers from the University of Florida, a small but ambitious group of growers from Florida have thrown their hat into the olive-farming and olive oil-producing ring. As the citrus industry struggles, the state is...
Nov 17, 2015 | NZ, Research, Surveys
The 2015 Grove Census has been emailed out to all Olives New Zealand members and a good number have been returned. Grower assistance in completing the Grove Census and returning promptly is much appreciated, providing valuable background information for future...
Nov 17, 2015 | Australia, Olive business, Research, Surveys
A new report prepared by the South Australian Department of State Development has highlighted the importance of the export sector to employment and the state’s economic future. In particular, small to medium businesses are excelling in growth export sectors including...
Oct 15, 2015 | NZ, Research
Olives New Zealand has received exceptionally strong support for its Focus Grove Project, backed up with pledges from both members and several non-members. In fact, pledges to date now exceed the 50% of project cost needed for matched funding, which has enabled ONZ to...
Sep 22, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Research
Analysis of the aroma compounds of virgin olive oil (VOO) occurs through the lipoxygenase (LOX) pathway comprising mainly the actuation of LOX and hydroperoxide lyase (HPL) enzymes. It’s important to determine whether the cleavage of polyunsaturated fatty acid...
Sep 22, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Research
Increasing consumer interest in bitter flavours could help manufacturers regain momentum on sodium reduction initiatives, many of which are stalled due to the common perception that less salt equals less flavour, suggests market research from Mintel.
