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Mar. 22, 2013
New World Fails in Push to Raise Campesterol Limit for Olive Oil
New World producers have again failed in a bid to raise the limit for campesterol in olive oil, which they say acts as a trade barrier.
Aug. 2, 2012
Test to Detect Explosives Also Finds Bad Olive Oil
Researchers at the University of Córdoba have proven that ion mobility spectrometry, the analytical technique most commonly used to detect explosives and at airports, is also effective for identifying fraudulent olive oil.
Jul. 30, 2012
Chemists' Society Offers Proficiency Testing for Olive Oil Sensory Panels
AOCS recognition will give sensory panels an opportunity to demonstrate to olive oil producers, retailers, and importers that they are accurately assessing olive oil quality.
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Aussie Standard Wrapped, Paul Miller Pitches New World Olive Oil Quality 'Alliance'
Oct. 11, 2011 Grades
International Olive Council Studying Oils Beyond the Limits of its Standard
Sep. 30, 2011 Grades
In Olive Council Memorandum, 'Unease' Over Australian Standards
Jul. 20, 2011
Australia Adopts New Voluntary Standards for Olive Oil
Australian Olive Association President Paul Miller said “the standard puts consumers in a much stronger position when it comes to making informed choices.”
May. 30, 2011
Seville Meeting Asks "What Do Consumers Know About Olive Oil?"
Consumers' knowledge about olive oil quality, and controversial new EU rules designed to crack down on deodorized oils are on the agenda of a new annual conference in Seville.
Jan. 4, 2011
Australia, New Zealand Draft New Olive Oil Standards
A draft of new olive oil standards for Australia and New Zealand reveals strict labeling guidelines, while leaving a key international EVOO benchmark unchanged.
Oct. 25, 2010
New U.S. Olive Oil Standards in Effect Today
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.
Sep. 14, 2010
Understanding the New USDA Olive Oil Standards
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.
Sep. 9, 2010
Olive Pomace Oil: Not What You Might Think
You were seduced by a nice package, low price and claims like "Premium Flavor" or "Made in Italy" before learning you didn't buy olive oil at all. You're not alone.
Jul. 14, 2010
Report: Most Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oils Aren't Extra Virgin
Most olive oils labeled as extra virgin sourced from several California supermarkets were substandard, according to the UC Davis Olive Center.
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