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2015 New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards
Entries in New Zealand’s most prestigious competition for extra virgin olive oil closed on Wednesday, 9 September, with a total of 70 entries. There were 60 entries in the Extra Virgin classes and 10 entries in the Flavoured Oil classes, which are new classes for...
Royal Easter Show Olive Oil Awards 2015 winners
The Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association have announced the winners of the 2015 Royal Easter Show Olive Oil Awards. Unprecedented in the history of the competition, the Logan Campbell Trophy and the award for Supreme Champion oil for 2015, for the second...
Restoring the dignity of Mafia lands
August for Italians, means one thing: vacations. The coast is crowded with tourists from all over the world who enjoy carefree and relaxing days on the beach from North to South. Nevertheless, the Libera Terra staff is busily at work until late in its offices in...
Five colours are best for nutrition labels: French advisory body
A five-colour nutrition label is more effective than three, says French advisory body - but industry has slammed it as simplistic while critics say it is more confusing than traffic-light labels.
Synthesis of aroma compounds of virgin olive oil
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...