Small-batch processors register: still time to add your details

May 13, 2015 | Australia, NZ, Research

Thanks to all the small-batch processors who have contacted us with their details; they’re now on our register, which we reference to connect processors with people wanting to utilize their services. The FOE and Olivegrower team regularly have enquiries from people...

Oil’s well?

Apr 22, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health, Research

Food and drink research firm Campden BRI has been chosen by the Rural Payments Agency to carry out authenticity testing of olive oil. Authenticity of food and drink products and ingredients has become steadily more important to the consumer – and hence to...

Olive oil could replace margarine after scientists create spreadable gel

Apr 10, 2015 | International News/Trends, Olive business, Research

Sachets of ‘creamy’ yellow slime made from olive oil could soon replace margarine on Britain’s dinner tables, after a breakthrough by Italian food scientists. The new product would have all the health benefits (and flavour) of olive oil, but in a spreadable form, say...

Call for organic research support

Mar 6, 2015 | Research

Professor Marc Cohen is professor of Health Science at RMIT University, Melbourne and a leader in integrative and holistic medicine. He’s also a passionate research scientist, specializing in investigating the effects of chemicals on the body. Previous studies have...

EVOO research hits a wall in Greece

Mar 6, 2015 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Research

I have been reporting for over a year now on the controversy regarding the implementation of EU labeling regulation 432/2012 in Greece. It has been a Herculean task attempting to unravel this Gordian knot of misinformation and scientific obfuscation.

Chemical permits

Feb 20, 2015 | Research

The AOA is informing growers that a new permit for chemical treatment of anthracnose on olives has been issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), as follows: Permit ID: PER14908 Description: Pyraclostrobin + Metiram (Aero) /...