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By Sonya Neufeld, FRAUD. It’s associated with identity theft and bouncing cheques, but apparently it is also rife in the olive oil industry. Fake olive oil is an international issue, especially in Italy, the world’s leading importer, consumer and exporter of olive oil. Australia the largest consumer of olive oil per capita outside the Mediterranean […]

Agriculture Minister Shalom Simchon announced on Thursday that he planned to fight the destruction of olive trees belonging to Palestinians by Jewish settlers. Simchon made his comments after meeting with the Palestinian Authority’s Olive Council head, Army Radio reported. The minister promised him that he would formulate a plan of action in the matter in […]

Article by Julia Moskin, Photo by Sylwia Kapuscinski, Marco Smouha performed the ancient autumnal rite of olive-curing last week here at his son’s home, far from the nearest olive groves, but close to the traditions of his ancestors. Mr. Smouha used 40 pounds of walnut-size fresh green olives from California, where the season is nearing […]

U.S. agri-business Cargill Inc [CARG.UL] has signed a joint venture with Spanish cooperative Hojiblanca to source, trade and supply up-market and bulk olive oil, the companies said on Tuesday. In a joint statement, the companies said the partnership would strengthen Cargill’s involvement in premium olive oil to compliment its presence in the sunflower, rapeseed, soy, […]

Almost 40% of American Dietetic Association members surveyed say their confidence in the food supply has decreased over the past twelve months, according to a survey conducted by the California Olive Industry. The registered dieticians and nutritionists also indicated a strong preference for American food, with 66% saying that when presented with a choice, they […]