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  • Cristiano Tomei: Instinct and Madness

    by Luciana Squadrilli

    At L'Imbuto restaurant, chef Cristiano Tomei proposes a cuisine based on quality, simple ingredients and a great creativity.

    New Farm Bill Includes Olive Oil Controls

    by Nancy Flagg

    The U.S. Farm Bill of 2012 failed to pass, but a new version is back with the same provision for olive oil as last year’s version.

    Decision Against Greece Upheld for CAP Violations

    by Michael Angelopoulos

    Greece will need to get by with $320 million less subsidies, after to a court found it failed to comply with CAP rules.

    Europe to Ban Refillable Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants

    by Julie Butler

    Olive oil in restaurants and bars in Europe will have to be in properly-labeled, non-reusable containers from next year.

    Olive Oil Beneficial for Elderly

    by Elena Paravantes

    Extra virgin olive oil reduced total cholesterol, but also increased HDL levels, also known as the "good" cholesterol, in a recent study.

    Olive Polyphenols May Affect Learning and Memory

    by Elena Paravantes

    Reseachers discovered that olive polyphenols may affect certain proteins in the brain involved in memory, learning and thinking.

    Oakhurst

    Oakhurst extra virgin olive oil is made of a blend of the fruits from 10 different varieties including leccino, frantoio, carotina trees, which are all propagated and grown on the farm.

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    Its taste is sweet, fruity and mild on the palate. Its after-taste leaves a pleasant sense of freshness with a touch of almond, artichoke and grass notes.

    Professional Olive Oil Training the Focus in Portugal

    by Michael Angelopoulos

    Three Universities are joining forces in Portugal to educate participants on quality olive oil production.

    Sicilian Olive Oil Seeks PGI Certification

    by Michael Angelopoulos

    Regional producers, mills, refiners and bottlers are joining forces to support an application to protect Sicilian olive oil.

    Warm Potato Meze with Peas, Roasted Tomatoes and Dill

    An easy summer dish based on potatoes, peas and roasted tomatoes. Ideal “meze” (fingerfood and appetizer) to share with family and friends.

    Olive Oil Pretzels with Ouzo Mustard

    This snack is Greek inspired and an ode to one of my favorite snacks. Pretzels made with olive oil, coated in sesame with ouzo mustard.

    Olive Groves and ‘Fracking’

    by Marcos Catena Viedma

    It turns out that the biggest threat to our olive groves is not Chinese crops, Moroccan production, low prices or CAP reform.

    Climate Change Effects on Vines Should Alarm Olive Oil Producers

    by Costas Vasilopoulos

    A study predicts that the climate change will totally change the global map of wine making, and where wine goes, olives follow.

    Three-Day Celebration of Olive Oil in Sardinia

    by Alexandre Francois

    Olive oil lovers took part in a three-day cultural event "La degustatrice di olio d’oliva," held in the municipality of Alghero, Sardinia.

    Annual Chemists’ Meeting Shows Growing Interest in Olive Oil

    by Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne

    Olive oil is getting more attention in the scientific community of oil chemists who met in Montreal last week for their annual meeting.

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