Olive Oil Fridge Test? Don’t Count On It.
Dr. Oz urged his 3 million viewers to test EVOO by chilling it, but experts say the “fridge test” for olive oil is a long-standing myth.
Dr. Oz urged his 3 million viewers to test EVOO by chilling it, but experts say the “fridge test” for olive oil is a long-standing myth.
A new study illustrates the chemical diversity of olive oil varietals in the U.S. to fine-tune standards and prevent trade restrictions for American exporters.
The COOC celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and they’ve listed a veritable who’s who of California olive oil with the release of their 2012 seal winners.
Extra virgin olive oil fraud will be the topic of an informational hearing Thursday at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Miller leads a new alliance that aims to connect producers and consumers with an olive oil quality indexing system and restoring the "good brand" of extra virgin.
In their second year at the Olive Festival, the classes are part of the olive oil short courses offered by the U.C. Davis Olive Center.
Calling the American market a "top priority," Olive Council Director Jean-Louis Barjol was in Washington to kick off a new $1.7M promotion campaign under the slogan "Add Some Life."
The California State Health Committee voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 818, a first step toward revising the state's olive oil standards to match new USDA definitions.
Elections had something to do with the record number of attendees at the annual meeting of the California Olive Oil Council. Members voted to fill six seats on a board of thirteen members.
There was a sense at this week's meeting in Monterey that the local industry stood at a pivotal moment with unprecedented challenges and opportunities.
The largest olive oil producer in the United States continues to expand in new markets while rolling in new packaging and consumer education initiatives.
This report investigates three main aspects of the industry: production of olives by growers and producers; production of olive oil by mills; and propagation of new olive tree stock by nurseries.
"We estimated 1.1 million gallons, but it gave people the opportunity to do a comparison to a country very well known as a producer, which is thrilling.” Patricia Darragh
Producers who choose to label their product "US Extra Virgin Olive Oil" may now begin the process of having it inspected and certified by the USDA.
Next month new USDA standards for olive oil go into effect. Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne and Paul Vossen address common questions about what the standards mean for producers.