Jun 19, 2013 | EVOO, Research
The Spanish capital has carried out olive oil tastings in shopping centers throughout the city to determine what locals consider to be best characteristics of extra virgin olive oil, all in a bid to create a new ‘super’ oil.
May 20, 2013 | International News/Trends, Research
According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, in less than 40 years, three-quarters of the wine producing areas on Earth will not be suitable for vine farming due to the effects of climate change. In the Mediterranean region...
May 20, 2013 | International News/Trends, Research
When the label on a bottle of olive oil misrepresents what’s inside, shoppers may not be getting what they thought they paid for. Mislabeling is also of concern to chefs, retailers, and America’s olive growers and olive oil processors – especially...
Apr 8, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olives and Health, Research
A growing body of science unraveling exactly why olives are so healthy – coupled with a new wave of olive-polyphenol ingredients targeting food and beverage makers – is prompting a resurgence of interest in one of the oldest ‘heart-friendly’ foods in...
Apr 8, 2013 | Labelling, Research
We’re focusing heavily on getting labelling of our great quality EVOO right, ensuring that consumers know what they’re getting and get what they want when they buy olive oil. But is it really working? Does the information that we as an industry believe is important to...
