Olive oil , which ... was born cosmetics!
The advertising is pretending to forget even the Odyssey of Homer. The first archaeological evidence of cosmetics in ancient times was the discovery of vials that contained a mix of lead and olive oil in Egyptian tombs, dated around 5000 BC. The ancients knew a lot, realizing...
Read More →EVOO could protect from exposure to hexavalent chromium
Researchers recommend that regular consumption of this oil in the diet provides a constant supply of potential antioxidants that could reduce alterations. An in vivo study was carried out to verify whether extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) has the potential to modulate alterations...
Read More →Summer Recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho with Olive Oil
It’s pretty hard to stay in a bad mood when eating this bright pink, creamy, and sweet soup—but gosh darn it, you are going to try. Anyway, here’s what we’re thinking for your perfect revenge. You buy a lot of watermelons. We’re talkin’ a lot. Like 20, maybe 30....
Read More →EU experts endorse measures to prevent the spread of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa
EU Member States experts endorsed this week detailed emergency measures, proposed by the Commission, to prevent the introduction and spread within the EU of Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium harmful to many crops. The Commission remindedin a press release that, recently found for...
Read More →IOOS Certificate Course on Olive Oil Quality - live stream online - June 16-20
Olive oil quality is in the spotlight, and everyone who buys olive oil these days needs to know the good from the bad. Now is you chance to learn all about olive oil quality assurance in a unique online certificate course from the International Olive Oil School. Experts from...
Read More →Can supermarket own brands stand up to premium olive oils?
Britain is still in love with extra virgin olive oil it seems, but not at any cost. A report this week from market analysts Kantar Worldpanel shows shoppers bought almost 5% more over the year, but sales for brands like Napolina, Don Mario, and Filippo Berio slid, thanks to the...
Read More →43rd meeting of the IOC Advisory Committee in Croatia
Representatives of stakeholders from every branch of the olive and olive oil sector – producers, processors, marketers and consumers – recently convened to discuss a slate of issues on the agenda at the 43rd meeting of the IOC Advisory Committee on Olive Oil and Table Olives Hosted...
Read More →Recipe for orzo salad with Kalamata olives, dried cranberries, and walnuts
Serves 6 Margie Coloian, of Johnston, R.I., sent an orzo salad to The Recipe Box Project, in which readers send in their favorite family dishes. This uses just a few tablespoons of light vinaigrette dressing, which is tossed with orzo, the flat rice-shaped pasta, Kalamata olives,...
Read More →Sales of leading brands of EVOO have plummeted in the wake of a hefty hike in prices
A new report showed yesterday, that for the average price of branded olive oil has shot up 16.4 per cent to £5.19 a liter over the course of the past year and the increase has taken its toll on sales to supermarket shoppers, according to the latest research. While overall sales...
Read More →Recipe: Poach fish in olive oil for an elegant presentation
Main dish:Olive Oil-Poached Black Bass with Fresh Peas and Baby Tomatoes INGREDIENTS Bass and Poaching Oil: 4 black bass fillets (or red snapper or yellowtail), skin on, about 6 ounces each 3 cups grapeseed oil or canola oil 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil preferably G.E.T....
Read More →From Greece with love and extra virgin olive oil
Because of different types of terrain in Greece; North, South, mainland, islands, there are many different cuisines depending on the area you are in, writes Umer Nangiana They have on offer some delicious and healthy cuisines even in the most fatty food categories. If you love...
Read More →Portuguese Borba Olive Oil Cooperative exports up to 30%
Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, France and Angola are the key export markets soaking up some 30% of the output of the Borba Olive Oil Cooperative, its executive director Paulo Velhinho told Lusa News Agency. The Borba cooperative was on the verge of completing a...
Read More →Recipe: Rainbow Trout baked in foil with Tomatoes, Garlic, Thyme and Olive Oil
It’s a great dish to make when you don’t know exactly when guests are going to arrive, as everything can be prepared in advance and the fish can be baked at the last minute. Christine’s salmon recipe adapted to rainbow trout, which are farmed in a sustainable way and less...
Read More →Movements in the Prices for Greek Olive Oil
Despite the pressure of the Spanish overproduction to the markets, Greek prices for extrissima olive oils of very good organoleptic characteristics stand above 2,90 € / kg. The latest auctions from agricultural cooperatives in Laconia, Peloponnese, ranged between 2,91-2,95...
Read More →The application of compost of olive mill waste could increase olive oil content
Composting is a method for preparing organic fertilizers that represents a suitable management option for the recycling of two-phase olive mill waste (TPOMW) in agriculture. Four different composts were prepared by mixing TPOMW with different agro-industrial by-products (olive...
Read More →Make a date in your diary to attend the SIAL Paris Food Exhibition 2014
The world’s largest food exhibition will take place in Paris, from 19 to 23 October 2014. Make a date in your diary to attend this essential event, which focuses on the major challenges faced by the global food industry. The Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte-France...
Read More →Recipe : The famous Tzatziki with Olive Oil
One of the most famous refreshing dressings, is the Cucumber and Yoghurt Dip, or as it is commonly known.. Tzatziki! Tzatziki is one of the main ingredients on the Greek ‘Souvlaki’, but it can also been found widely in Turkey, under the name Cacik. Apart from the...
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