12 May

Olive oil now most popular for cooking in U.K

More than half UK households now prefer to use olive oil instead of conventional cooking oils.
Some 50.1% of homes are buying olive oil, up from 47% last year, according to manufacturer Filippo Berio.
The firm’s Diane Anderson said: “It can be attributed to more emphasis on healthy eating and the evolution to a more Mediterranean [...]

08 Mar

UK: Olive groves could be new crop

Climate change could lead to more crops of olives and sunflowers being grown in Dorset, delegates at an environmental forum heard.
Around 60 people, including farmers, politicians and environmentalists, attended a meeting on climate and landscape change at Kingston Maurward College organised by Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) branch.
Environmental workshops followed keynote speeches by [...]

29 Jan

Harvey Nichols launches exclusive range of Olive Oils

From January 2008, Harvey Nichols will exclusively launch a range of naturally aromatic olive oils created by Ferran Adria of El Bulli Restaurant, priced at £6.50 (200ml). In partnership with expert Spanish oil-maker Borges, the Michelin starred chef has devised eight different infused oils and dressings to accompany an assortment of dishes.
Combining the origin and [...]

14 Nov

Naturally Provence Olive Wood Christmas Gifts

Naturally Provence, online French gift and home accessories company is gearing up for its first Christmas with a great range of olive wood games alongside its growing selection of home and kitchen products made from the wood of the olive tree.
You’ll find all of your Christmas essentials on the site, presents for loved ones and [...]

25 Jul

UK: Flavoured olives from Olove

Olove natural olive snacks in stand-up foil bags are a healthy alternative to crisps that will be available in a similar range of flavours.
The concept, developed over four years in Barcelona, won the Fresh Ideas award at the 2007 London IFE and is suitable for fine bars and pubs and healthy vending.
Olove offers Black Aragon [...]