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By Gözde Aslantaþ,
The olive orchards in the Bergama-Dikili-Zeytindað triangle, including some parts of Ayvalýk, have caused concern with about 40 percent loss in harvest. Discussing the definition of “natural disaster” at the “Olive and Bergama” panel discussion within the scope of the 71st International Bergama Festival, the producers asked for urgent action for putting [...]

By Alex Malamud,
These oils from the L.A. Olive Oil Competition are available at markets or online. They are gold medal winners unless otherwise noted.

Pasolivo Central Coast Blends, Paso Robles. Best of Show winner. $18.75-$25.95 for 500 ml. Rainbow Grocery, Pasta Shop Village Market (Ferry Building), Atherton Inn Bed and Breakfast (Redwood City), Say Cheese (San [...]

By Leah Larkin,
He carefully pours a small quantity of the liquid from the dark green bottle into a tiny spoon, lifts the spoon to his nose and sniffs the contents.
“It smells of fresh-cut grass,” he proclaims. He then moves the spoon to his mouth and inhales, letting the juice roll around in his mouth before [...]

Recipe by Sarah Hobbs,
Photo by William Meppem,

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Makes : 1 1/3 cups

By Jan Risher,
“Many hosts are looking for new ways to prepare meals that are a little less expected,” says Bob Bauer, president of the North American Olive Oil Association. “The recipes we developed specifically for summer events use common ingredients and straightforward preparation methods, plus they can be adjusted to suit personal preferences or readily [...]

Chopin Vodka Launches National Competition for Bartenders and Chefs to Create the Perfect Stuffing for the CEO Martini
The makers of Chopin Vodka have taken their search for the perfect olive to garnish their signature CEO (Chopin Extra Olives) Martini to the next level. Together with Wine Spectator and Food Arts magazines, Chopin Vodka has launched [...]

Article by LONG HWA-shu,
Photo by Marina Samovsky,
A Long Grove store sells olive oil on tap to the delight of a growing number of oil lovers.
Not just several kinds, but as many as 22 from specialty producers in Spain, Italy, Greece, Australia, Chile, Argentina and also California.
The Olive Tap of Long Grove, which specializes in unique [...]

Quand la chimie vient confirmer le plaisir des sens… Une étude menée par le Laboratoire de Chimie des Molécules Bioactives des Arômes (LCMBA) de l’Université Nice Sophia Antipolis reconnaît scientifiquement la typicité aromatique unique de l’huile d’olive de Nice.
Réalisée en laboratoire, une étude scientifique est venue confirmer la typicité aromatique unique des huiles d’olive [...]

Tasmanian olive oil producers are struggling to meet demand this year, with a cold snap cutting yields.
Widespread frosts have been reported, with some areas recording a record run of frosty nights.
While harvest is not over, early expectation have oil yields down by half in some areas.
Producer Anne Ashbolt says drought stressed trees are not coping.
“We [...]

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The Farm Market at California State University, Fresno will present its Summer Harvest Festival on Saturday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event, based on last year’s popular Summer Solstice Celebration, will feature various cooking and BBQ demonstrations and samplings of farm products produced and/or processed by Fresno State students at the 20 [...]

Q. I’ve read that olive oil can be used for vaginal dryness. I couldn’t tell if I should include olive oil in my diet or actually apply it directly to the vagina.
A. This remedy calls for topical application of olive oil to the vagina. It seems to lubricate dry tissues. Here is what one reader [...]

Si vous voulez savoir comment est faite l’huile d’olive, voici une vidéo du Moulins à huile d’olives de Velaux (Aix en Provence).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grHEZjREy5w

Boisson gazéifiée rafraîchissante aux extraits d’olive.
Formulé avec du concentré d’eau d’olives, de l’extrait de feuille d’olivier et du sucre de raisin, cette boisson aux accents méditerranéens vous apporte des antioxydants naturels (polyphénols) présents dans l’olive.
Enfin un soda issu de l’olivier sur le marché des « soft-drinks ».
Versez le dans un verre et vous observerez une [...]

Claire Doole visits a Córdoba olive farmer and finds he is doing his bit to combat global warming.
As far as the eye can see, olive groves dot the hills of Andalucia. For centuries, the groves have supplied olives and olive oil – staples of Spanish cuisine – to restaurants and retailers. But over the past [...]

The Kale Natural Herb Company in the Edremit district of Balýkesir began producing a component named ‘oleuropein’ that is used in cosmetics and cancer treatment. Producing the component both in liquid and powder form with a special method decomposing an olive leaf, the company developed commercial ties with various companies from 10 different countries, according [...]

By Rebekah Burgess,
A WAIRARAPA olive oil producer has become the only one worldwide to gain three gold medals in the main section of an international competition announced on Sunday.
Ruakokoputuna Olives won three golds at the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, which included a total Wairarapa medal haul of nine from four producers.
Martinborough-based [...]

By FÜSUN ATALAY,
More than just a cocktail garnish, these tangy, meaty little fruit are good and good for you.
Many people see olives and think martinis, but olives are used as ingredients for many different culinary creations, including tapenades, sausages and breads.
More adventurous types might enjoy chocolate and ice cream made with olive oil.
A typical breakfast [...]

L’Algérie a mis le paquet pour redynamiser cette filière
Par Dalila B.
L’olivier fait partie de l’identité des peuples méditerranéens. En Algérie, l’huile d’olive colle à la définition du paysan qu’il soit kabyle, chaoui ou djidjli.
Durant les 30 ans qui ont suivi l’Indépendance, l’oléiculture fut abandonnée et le paysan livré à lui-même. Malgré une prise de conscience [...]

Recipe by Dwayne Bourke & Richard Hooper,
Photography by Mark Roper,

L’Union arabe des industries agroalimentaires a décerné un certificat de mérite à deux entreprises marocaines en reconnaissance à leurs efforts en matière de promotion du secteur oléicole et de la graisse alimentaire dans le monde arabe.
Il s’agit des sociétés “Olive Invest” et “Star Olive”, qui ont reçu cette distinction lors de la cérémonie de clôture [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzK1VLA8VYM

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par Carole le Hirez,
Photo Éric Carrière,
Elle aime les olives, il est amateur de café fort. Elle est québécoise, il est d’origine libanaise. Ils ont créé ensemble Olives et Café noir, un commerce qui propose de faire découvrir des produits du Québec et de la méditerranée, le tout biologique à 70 %.
Ancien auteur-compositeur, Aziz Tabah avait [...]

Par Christian Aniort,
Elle parle presque de ses oliviers et de son moulin à huile comme d’un rêve de petite fille. Sur le territoire communal de Floure, au bord de la route départementale 9113, « Le Moulin de Fabi » est appelé à devenir une halte gourmande. Ici, depuis quelques mois, Fabienne Fontes produit, transforme et [...]

There are a sheer dizzying array of olives available on the market these days. And if you think there are just green olives and black olives, you’re right, but think again - it certainly is not that simple. The different olives from different parts are completely different in every way.
In the Italian riviera you will [...]