Latest Industry News
Olive oil authenticity testing underway in UK
A food and drink research firm has been chosen by the UK government to carry out authenticity testing on olive oil imported to the UK. Following the entry into force in the UK of the EU’s olive oil regulations in February 2014, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), a UK...
How to restore consumer confidence after a food scandal
Accountability is key to rebuilding consumer confidence in the industry following a food scandal - a company’s response to accusations of contamination is almost as important as its actual role in causing it, according to a new study.
Tracking the quality of Moroccan olive oils
A recent study reported that the majority of Moroccan olive oil samples met International Olive Council (IOC) standards. Even though olive cultivation has been part of Morocco’s agricultural scene since the Roman era, and Morocco is the world’s sixth largest producer...
Costco embraces Greek extra-virgin olive oil amid Italian crop’s woes
Costco Wholesale has switched from Italy to Greece as the source of the extra-virgin olive oil for its Kirkland Signature 2-liter bottle, in what could be a big break for the economically battered cradle of Western Civilization and its relatively unheralded olive-oil...
Get the good oil on festival
If you haven't discovered the deliciously flavoured olive oils from Cobram Estate, you are missing out on flavour sensation. Readily available in our supermarkets these beautiful oils blended by Cobram Estate's master blender are infused with flavours that enhance...
