Olive Oil Times

Imports Into Italy of European Olive Oil Soar

Julie Butler — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:11:09 PST

According to the IOC January newsletter imports into Italy of olive oil from Spain, Greece and other EU countries have soared 40 percent in the last three years to reach 537,503 tons in 2010/11.

Golden Bless America

Gus Kolias — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:18 PST

Just to the left of the Adult Depot in a Calgary strip center, Gus Kolias runs Golden Bless America distributing Greek olive oil and fulfilling the dream of his cousin Theo.

Study Finds Benefits of Olive Oil and Albumin for Treatment of Spinal Injuries

Naomi Tupper — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:20:30 PST

New research carried out at the National Hospital of Paraplegics in Toledo shows possible benefits of oleic acid in combination with albumin in spinal injury treatment.

New System Recycles Waste Water from Olive Mills

Pandora Penamil Penafiel — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:04:36 PST

The andalusian company Bioazul from Malaga, has developed a recycling system for the reuse of wash waters of olives called Algatec, based on algae and sunlight to decontaminate wasted waters.

From Grove to Mill

Olivarama — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:38:42 PST

The long pilgrimage by the olive from the moment it is harvested in the grove to the moment it is transformed into olive oil, progresses through various phases. Ancient civilizations established this journey and the essence of the process is still maintained by modern mills.

European Campaign Spots Air on Spanish TV

Pandora Penamil Penafiel — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:16:12 PST

The television campaign for the European Programme for the Promotion of Olive Oil began yesterday in Spain under the slogan, "Olive Oil, the Heart of the Mediterranean Diet."

EU Offers Olive Oil Storage Aid Amid Tumbling Prices

Julie Butler — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:34:59 PST

The European Commission is set to pay up to €20 million ($26.5m) to subsidise the temporary storage of 100,000 tons of extra virgin and virgin olive oil in a bid to bolster dismal farm-gate prices.

Oliviera: The ‘Anti-Tourism’ of Olive Oil

Tara Vassiliou — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:53:10 PST

Nadim Beyrouti sells high quality olive oil from small producers in Provence. His restaurant Oliviera was created as a means to showcase his range of oils by pairing them with simple, fresh cuisine.

Spain’s Agriculture Minister Pledges ‘Full Support’ to Interprofessional

Pandora Penamil Penafiel — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:38:32 PST

The Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment met with representatives of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional to discuss the industry

Dukan Diet Ups Olive Oil Recommendation

Naomi Tupper — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:15:14 PST

Dr. Pierre Dukan has recently increased the amount of allowed olive oil in the famed Dukan Diet, in the hope it will help to alleviate some common side effects of the eating plan.