27 Sep

We Olive: Strike oil in San Luis Obispo

Article By Kylie Mendonca, Photo by Steve E. Miller, From Napa to Santa Barbara, California wines have developed as one of the state’s most coveted agricultural products. But there’s more to the fruits of the Golden State than just grapes. People in the know indulge in olives. California now produces some of the finest olives […]

27 Sep

East Coast Olive Oil grand opening

On Thursday, the East Coast Olive Oil Corporation celebrated its grand opening at Rome’s Griffiss Park. The company, originally based in Utica, is part of the number one private label olive oil supplier in the world. A new 185-square foot facility is home to more than 150 employees and that number is expected to increase. […]

25 Sep

The Skinny on Oils

Article by Tara Parker-Pope, Photo by Peter DaSilva, Cooking oil is one of the most common ingredients in any household cupboard. But how much do you really know about it? I found a great primer on the subject in, surprisingly, the latest “Supermarket Smarts” column of Diabetes Self-Management magazine. Registered dietitian Lea Ann Holzmeister of […]

25 Sep

Pakistani Governement has planned to enhance olive oil production

The Federal Government has planned to enhance olive oil production and processing areas in 12 district of Balochistan to bring 6000 acres of land for the cultivation of olive orchard. According to the ministry of food and agriculture sources during the five years, 675000 plants in these districts which are considered as low delta crop […]

24 Sep

Four Sisters win top NZ Olive Oil Award

Four Sisters is thrilled to announce that their first time entry took out the top Olives New Zealand award, “Best in show” for 2007. These awards were presented at the annual Olives New Zealand dinner held in Wellington on Saturday 22 September. 4 Sisters winning olive oil came from the Single Varietal Class and was […]