Latest Industry News
Destructive bacteria detected in France
The dreaded Xyllela fastidiosa bacterium which is blamed for the infection of tens of thousands of olive trees in southern Italy has been detected for the first time in France.
Small-batch processors register: still time to add your details
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...
Judging Seminar
Olives New Zealand are holding a seminar on Judging EVOO and Flavoured Oils, to be held in Auckland on Tuesday, 22 September. Targeted at the judges’ pool, the seminar is also open to members who have previously attended a one day tasting seminar with Olives NZ. The...
(Jordanian) olive oil production up by 20% in 2014; Irbid highest producer – study
The Kingdom's olive oil production increased by 20% in 2014, according to official figures released on April 1, which indicated that the northern Governorate of Irbid accounted for nearly one-third of total production. The Department of Statistics (DoS) report said...
Counterfeit olive oil warning to shoppers: criminal gangs exploit disastrous Italian harvest
Shoppers have been warned to beware of counterfeit olive oil – as criminal gangs exploit a disastrous Italian harvest by selling potentially dangerous bootleg bottles. A senior Italian food fraud investigator said that he has already seen evidence that criminals are...
