Davis Olive Center Chemist, NAOOA’s Bauer on NPR
Debate continues to swirl around the recent UC Davis Olive Center's report that found most imported extra virgin olive oils sampled did not meet international standards.
Debate continues to swirl around the recent UC Davis Olive Center's report that found most imported extra virgin olive oils sampled did not meet international standards.
"Through our ongoing, rigorous testing of olive oils, I assure you that the imported olive oils sold by our members are labeled correctly" Bob Bauer, NAOOA
A new report found 69 percent of imported olive oils and 10 percent of California olive oils labeled as extra virgin failed to meet the IOC/USDA standards for that classification.
The Oleoteca Villa Campestri at the CIA at Greystone was created to bring some of the world's very best olive oils to American chefs and food enthusiasts.
"It’s been a long journey for us" says Patty Darragh of the California Olive Oil Council.
Billed as the "largest event ever dedicated to super-high-density (SHD) olive production" the UC Davis Olive Center will host a two day symposium on June 29th and 30th for those interested in high-density farming.
Effective 10/25/10, the revised standards will provide a common language for trade, and provide consumers more assurance of the quality of olive oil that they purchase.
The U.S. FDA finds a lot to complain about on Pompeian Imported Extra Light Olive Oil labeling and web claims.
The second-largest U.S. competition crowned familiar names including Lucero Olive Oil, The Olive Press, Calivirgin, Apollo, Hillstone and Bozzano Olive Ranch.
At We Olive stores, there are bulk casks to fill up your own bottles and a larger center bar where shoppers can saddle up and taste a variety of oils.
The event provides table and oil olive growers and producers with information about mechanical harvesting, pest management, olive freeze damage, and updates on laws and regulations.
The new partnership provides Bertolli Olive Oil the opportunity to showcase the different varieties and uses of olive oil through Viviani and his growing fan base.
Established in 1989, the North American Olive Oil Association is a trade group of marketers, packagers and importers of olive oil in the United States, Canada and their respective suppliers abroad.
Events in Atlanta, Denver and Chicago promote Athenos as the “only leading hummus brand made with 100 percent olive oil,”
The California Olive Oil Council (COOC) held its annual meeting and trade show on February 20th in Sonoma with over nearly 200 growers, producers, and service providers in attendance.