GMO Labeling For Olive Oil
The global olive oil industry is not immune to the growing global concern about the consequences of genetically modified (GMO) food products. However, there are currently no GMO olive cultivars present in any commercial orchard or nursery worldwide.The concern about the presence of GMO compounds in olive oil is not related to the oil itself, […]
Tunisia Rejoices Excellent Olive Oil Harvests
Tunisian olive oil producers are elated with their recent crop yields and are experiencing record harvests. With the olive oil crisis reported earlier this year in Spain, there is huge international demand for olive oil which Tunisia is now able to take advantage of and aims to boost their global competitive status.
Willow Creek Receives Local and International Praise
The products of Willow Creek Olive Estate are receiving a thumbs-up from local and international olive oil connoisseurs alike with an impressive harvest of medals and awards. Willow Creek has been on the receiver end of no less than twenty awards this year alone.
Greenleaf Olive Oil Lunch
Recently Greenleaf Olive Company tasked chef Philip Arno Botes of Pure restaurant at Hout Bay Manor to develop a multi-course menu using olive oil in the actual dishes.
Olive Oil Helps Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Studies over the last few years have shown that a Mediterranean style diet rich in olive oil can be linked to the prevention of type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and blood lipid levels.
7 Health Benefits Of Eating Olives
We love the taste of olives, by themselves or added to most dishes, they have awesome flavor. What we also love about olives is that, not only are they delicious to eat but they have some amazing benefits when consumed.
Sol d’Oro 2015 Competiton Results
This year the Southern Hemisphere edition of Sol d’Oro was held in Cape Town at the Park Inn, Heerengraght street. Judging for the competition commenced on Tuesday (8th September) and concluded today (10th September) with the live announcement of the winners.
SA Olive Se Mentorskap-Toekennings Oorhandig
Esolda Cilliers van Willow Creek Products is aangewys as die ontvanger van die SA Olive Mentorskap-toekenning vir 2015. Hierdie aankondiging is gemaak by die jaarlikse SA Olive-toekenningsgeleentheid wat Donderdag, 3 September plaasgevind het.
SA Olive Announces Mentorship Award Recipients
SA Olive established their mentorship programme in 2008 with the aim of nurturing a new generation of olive oil growers and makers. It is an industry sponsored programme made possible by national and local government grants.
Beautiful New Gift Packs From Chaloner
Perry Chaloner has combined his most popular creations into two stunning gift packs – just in time for spring and summer’s long, lazy picnics and festive season celebrations.