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Olive growers assess crop size May not justify harvesting This year might go into the books as the year there was no olive harvest in the Central Valley, at least for some growers. A farmers’ group, the Olive Growers Council in Visalia, says many of the state’s groves carry extremely light crops. In coming weeks, […]

Assurant une activité agricole intense, l’oléiculture semble faire l’objet aujourd’hui d’une stratégie nationale. Le marché de l’huile d’olive étant libre, les prix connaissent des fluctuations importantes d’une année à l’autre et ce, en fonction du niveau de la production. D’ailleurs, le prix moyen des huiles d’olive durant la dernière décennie est resté quelque peu invariable.

A PROMOTIONAL booklet for Victoria’s burgeoning olive industry was launched at Yarrawonga yesterday. Victoria’s Agriculture Minister Bob Cameron launched Victorian Olive Industry Overview at Rich Glen Olives. “The Victorian olive industry is growing rapidly with more than 2000 producers supplying domestic and export markets,” Mr Cameron said. “More than $300 million has been invested in […]

By Deven Black & Jill Rovitzy Black, La Boqueria in Spain is a bustling open-air marketplace where shoppers can find cheese, fish, meats and other delicacies. La Boqueria in Nyack feels like an open-air marketplace where shoppers can find cheese, fish, meats and other delicacies. “We have a roof and walls, but with this open […]

By Amy Norton, NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Mediterranean-style diets, rich in healthy fats from olive oil or nuts, may be better for the heart than low-fat regimens, a new study shows. Spanish researchers found that the traditional Mediterranean diet bested a low-fat diet in helping older adults improve their cholesterol, blood pressure and blood […]