Articles Tagged | "olive oil"

Pakistan to Plant 4 Million Olive Trees

by Vikas Vij

Pakistan has announced plans to plant four million olive saplings in the country’s northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Posted on December 31 2012

Pouring on the Olive Oil for Thanksgiving

by Lori Zanteson

For Thanksgiving, olive oil is flowing in the creative minds and kitchens of chefs and home cooks alike. EVOO elevates holiday flavors without changing the beloved classics.

Posted on November 19 2012

Pitching Olive Oil a Little at a Time

by Elena Paravantes

Some companies are proposing olive oil in small doses in a bid to attract those who might otherwise not try it at all.

Posted on October 18 2012

1,300 Year-Old Olive Oil Factory Excavated in Israel

by Vikas Vij

In a Tel Aviv suburb Archaeologists have unearthed a rare olive press estimated to be about 1,300 years old.

Posted on August 27 2012

Trials and Tribulations of Commercial Olive Oil Production in the U.K.

by Jacki Topiol

The United Kingdom might not be the first location for a commercial olive grove that springs to mind, but Neil Davy, proprietor of Huggit's Farm in Kent, has other ideas.

Posted on January 27 2012

Oldways Journalism Award Celebrates Mediterranean Diet

by Elena Paravantes

The award, from the nonprofit organization known for creating the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, recognizes the important role of communications in changing the way people eat.

Posted on December 15 2011

Córdoba Leading in Use and Production of Olive Biomass

by Julie Butler

Byproducts of olive oil production have made the Córdoba province Spain’s leader in biomass energy production and innovation. Material from the olive oil sector, including pomace and prunings, is Spain's most used biomass source.

Posted on December 07 2011

Pakistan Promotes Olive Cultivation in Punjab

by Vikas Vij

The government of Pakistan is promoting the cultivation of olives in selected areas of Punjab, which are suited for olive farming. A comprehensive plan for olive production has been prepared.

Posted on December 06 2011

Private Farms in India Set to Begin Olive Cultivation

by Vikas Vij

Following successful field trials over the last three years in the government land, the state is now ready to expand the scope of olive cultivation to private farmers.

Posted on November 22 2011

After Drought, Downpours Wash Away Catalonian Harvest

by Julie Butler

Drought reduced the potential olive harvest before widespread rain washed much of it to the ground - causing the loss of up to 70 percent of production.

Posted on November 17 2011

Culinary Institute, Davis Olive Center Present Olive Oil Quality Seminar

by Lori Zanteson

The January 12 event at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in California’s Napa Valley, will immerse retail, foodservice, production and distribution professionals into the new world of olive oil quality.

Posted on November 15 2011

Industry Group Pushes to Adopt Australian Olive Oil Standard in South Africa

by Curtis Cord

The president of South Africa's olive oil producers' association said the country's government has formed a committee to consider adopting Australia's standard.

Posted on November 15 2011

Kalamata Conference Examines Modern Olive Oil Production and Sustainability

by Costas Vasilopoulos

Scientists and olive oil industry professionals discussed the current status of the oil mills in Greece and sustainable production methods.

Posted on November 14 2011

Council to Commission Survey of Olive Oil Promotion

by Julie Butler

The “first ever public reliable survey” will reveal the key players involved in activities promoting olive oil internationally, and what they are doing, according to the IOC tender.

Posted on November 14 2011

Still Lower Prices, Black Olives for Breakfast in Latest IOC Data

by Julie Butler

Worldwide trade in olive oil is up 10 percent on last year - an increase of 120,222 tons, according to figures just released by the International Olive Council.

Posted on November 13 2011

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