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Mar. 23, 2023
Starbucks Expands Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line to U.S. Stores
Partana extra virgin olive oil, used to brew the Oleato, will also be sold separately in participating stores.
Feb. 22, 2023
Starbucks Introduces Olive Oil-Infused Coffee in Italy
A new line of cold coffee beverages is made with Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Jan. 30, 2023
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Makes Good Pizza Even Better, Researchers Find
A new study shows that olive oil has a significant sensory and chemical effect on Neapolitan pizza.
Jan. 17, 2023
E.U. Allows House Crickets in Food Products
The defatted powder of the house cricket, in addition to the current dried and frozen preparations, will be allowed in a variety of food products in the E.U.
Dec. 14, 2022
In Spain, Household Olive Oil Sales Fall While Overall Consumption Rises
Feeling the pinch of inflation, households cut back on their olive oil purchases. However, the end of pandemic-era restrictions saw a rise in demand from hospitality.
May. 3, 2022
Campaign in Crete Urges Hospitality Establishments to Choose Local Olive Oils
Officials and olive oil professionals on the island want to encourage food entrepreneurs to use locally-produced olive oil in taverns, restaurants and hotels.
Mar. 4, 2019 N. America
Ban on Trans Fats in NYC Restaurants Reduces Cardiovascular Risk
Feb. 15, 2017 Europe
Spanish Trade Group Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Cruet Decree
Jan. 31, 2017 Business
To Reduce Food Waste, Tweak the Food Supply Chain, Researcher Says
Sep. 20, 2016 Europe
Mar. 10, 2015 World
Mar. 5, 2015
Roundtable to Offer Practical, Peer-to-Peer Approach to Mediterranean Diet
Organizers of the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable say it's "the first event to bring the topic of the Mediterranean Diet to a really practical level."
Jan. 6, 2015
Researchers Studying System for Controlled Olive Oil Distribution
A University of Florence team will analyze the effect of controlled conditions on olive oil chemistry and quality.
Oct. 27, 2014
Italy Adopts EU Provisions on Non-Refillable Bottles
The new legislation, Quality and Transparency of the Supply Chain of Olive Oils, formally adopts new rules for olive oil labeling and packaging.
Oct. 2, 2014
Italy Nears Cruet Ban of its Own
Following a similar move in Spain, Italy is on its way to banning oil cruets in restaurants.
May. 14, 2014
Course Offers Olive Oil Quality Assurance Answers for Buyers
A new course taught by renowned experts will show retailers, restaurants, importers and distributors what they need to know to assure olive oil quality.
Nov. 19, 2013
Ban Imminent on Refillable Olive Oil Bottles in Spanish Restaurants and Bars
A new law banning refillable olive oil containers in Spain’s restaurants and bars will come into effect on January 1.
Oct. 24, 2013
Mouse in Olive Oil Cruet Spurs New Push For Ban
The discovery of a live mouse in an olive oil cruet in a Paris eatery has prompted new calls for the refillable containers to be banned from bar and restaurant tabletops.