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By Ivan Castano Spanish food group Borges has acquired French canned-olives maker Tramier for an undisclosed amount to boost its French sales to EUR130m (US$169m) from EUR80m last year, a company official told just-food yesterday (23 January). [Source] Click here

It’s hard to get around the fact that fat adds flavor. Really, really good flavor. But so does slow cooking. And that is a blessing for people looking to eat healthier by turning to more lean protein and less saturated fat. A great way to infuse that protein with flavor is a long, slow simmer […]

By Doram Gaunt, The surprising and delightful addition of olive oil to sweet dishes is a modern trend that is gaining momentum among leading restaurants abroad. Making this combination work requires delicately flavored oil of the finest quality. For ice cream with a soft, smooth airy texture, it is best to use an ice cream […]

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization has begun an investigation into a complaint brought by the European Union that Mexico has charged illegal duties on EU olive oil, officials said Tuesday. The EU lodged an initial complaint to the Geneva-based trade arbitration body in December, after months of negotiations between Brussels and Mexico failed to resolve […]

Les propriétés cardiovasculaires de l’huile d’olive sont dues aux polyphénols qu’elle contient. Pour la première fois, les effets bénéfiques sur le taux de cholestérol sont démontrés chez l’homme en situation réelle de consommation. De plus, des différences en fonction de la qualité des huiles employées sont clairement observées.