Archive for June, 2007

21 Jun

The miracle ingredient in an olive being produced

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 […]

20 Jun

Olive oil producers scoop three international golds

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 […]

19 Jun

All about olives

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 […]

18 Jun

L’oléiculture, un métier d’avenir

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 […]

16 Jun

Braised baby fennel with grapefruit, orange, olives and lemon dressing

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