Lawsuit Targets Olive Oil Brands Denounced in Davis Study
The lawsuit is the latest development in the unfolding aftermath of the Davis study which was financed, in part, by olive oil producers in California.
The lawsuit is the latest development in the unfolding aftermath of the Davis study which was financed, in part, by olive oil producers in California.
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.
You can thank the booming California industry for the buzz around olive oil in the States these days, but East Coasters aren't exactly virgins to the concept.
"It’s been a long journey for us" says Patty Darragh of the California Olive Oil Council.
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 second-largest U.S. competition crowned familiar names including Lucero Olive Oil, The Olive Press, Calivirgin, Apollo, Hillstone and Bozzano Olive Ranch.
Under the federal Food and Drug guidelines, products labeled and sold as extra-virgin olive oil must be cold pressed, have a low-acidity, and be made entirely from oil obtained from the fruit of the olive tree.
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.