Press releases

• Culinary students in Taiwan introduced to the virtues of extra virgin olive oil

  Culinary students attending some of the top cooking schools across Taiwan were introduced to the virtues of extra virgin olive oil at the end of December.

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  • 14 Jan, 2020
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• Mediterranean diet is part of sustainable development, says FAO

  The promotion of the Mediterranean and other traditional diets from around the world is important for advancing efforts towards a food system that respects the environment.

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  • 08 Jan, 2020
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• Reduce your carbon footprint with the Mediterranean diet

  If everybody moved towards the Mediterranean diet, which has extra virgin olive oil at its core, then it would be the equivalent to removing about a billion cars of pollution.

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  • 27 Dec, 2019
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• Mediterranean diet may help reduce depression in young adults

  Symptoms of mild depression in young adults could be alleviated by limiting the consumption of highly processed foods.

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  • 20 Dec, 2019
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• Italy tops EVOO World Ranking for second consecutive year

  Italy has once again topped the Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) World Ranking for another year, keeping Spain in second place in the country category.

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  • 16 Dec, 2019
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• Olive oil and balsamic a growing trend in European restaurants

  Chunks of homemade ciabatta to dip in extra virgin olive oil with a swirl of balsamic continues to replace the bread and butter appetizer served in high-end European restaurants.

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  • 10 Dec, 2019
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• Mediterranean diet must be protected and promoted, says FAO

  The first in a series of Mediterranean diet-related events bringing together experts ranging fro anthropologists and nutritionists to representatives from the United Nations.

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  • 02 Dec, 2019
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• Cooking with extra virgin olive oil increases vegetable health benefits

  Cooking vegetables with extra virgin olive oil can increase the release of polyphenols, a natural compound with proven health benefits.

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  • 29 Nov, 2019
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• From Italian olive growers, a concrete support for cancer research with the project "An extra for research"

  CIA, Italia Olivicola and the Airc Foundation united to support 5,000 researchers engaged in cancer research and to promote healthy habits including the consumption of EVOO.

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  • 18 Nov, 2019
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• An incoming tour between Italy and Greece to discover the secrets of the green gold

  A Chinese delegation with buyers, distributors, specialized journalists and food bloggers visiting Italian and Greek oil mills, olive groves and factories.

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  • 10 Nov, 2019
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• Extra virgin olive oil enters the top 5 of luxury foods

  And blending becomes the new frontier of extra virgin olive oil, turning it into haute couture for refined palates.

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  • 25 Sep, 2019
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• Irrigation of olive trees: studies on effects of salt water

  Researchers from “Sant'Anna di Pisa” have studied the response of olive trees irrigated with salt water.

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  • 19 Sep, 2019
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• According to initial estimates, the 2019/2020 olive oil production will increase by more than 3%

  Redemption of Italy whose production will grow significantly compared to the previous year.

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  • 16 Sep, 2019
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• Taichi project and its ambassadors land at the Kaohsiung International Food Show

  ITALIA OLIVICOLA and UNAPOL from 26 to 29 of October will be at the Kaohsiung International Food Show with their booth to promote the culture of olive oil.

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  • 03 Sep, 2019
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• Submarine technology inspires science to detect fake olive oil

  Submarine technology has inspired scientists in the US to develop a method of determining whether there have been changes in the physical properties of liquids.

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  • 28 Aug, 2019
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• Mediterranean diet popular among growing number of celebrities

  Hollywood stars and other notable celebrities are starting to adopt the Mediterranean diet or regularly using extra virgin olive oil, one of its central ingredients.

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  • 13 Aug, 2019
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• Mediterranean diet may give diabetics improved memory

  Eating a Mediterranean diet, which includes extra virgin olive oil as an essential ingredient, may give improved memory function to adults with diabetes, according to a two-year US

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  • 29 Jul, 2019
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• Italian olive oil seasonal production projected to improve

  Italian olive oil production for the 2019/20 harvesting season is projected to make a vast improvement compared to last year.

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  • 16 Jul, 2019
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• Mediterranean diet could reduce dementia risks

  Adopting a Mediterranean diet, which has extra virgin olive oil at its core, could reduce the risk of developing some forms of dementia.

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  • 27 Jun, 2019
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• Mediterranean diet and consumption of extra virgin olive oil are a good choice for pregnant women

  A Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy does not reduce the overall risk of complications for the mother and fetus but can reduce weight gain and risk of gestational diabetes.

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  • 12 Jun, 2019
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• UNESCO endorses International Olive Tree Day

  A recommendation to proclaim an annual world olive tree day on November 26 has been endorsed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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  • 24 May, 2019
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• TAICHI project successfully showcased in Shanghai at SIAL China 2019, Asia's largest food innovation exhibition

  The TAICHI project successfully raised awareness of the health benefits of European extra virgin olive oil during its first time participating at SIAL China 2019.

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  • 20 May, 2019
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• TAICHI Project at SIAL 2019 in Shanghai

  SIAL China 2019, Asia's largest food innovation exhibition, will be held from May 14 to 16 in Shanghai. The TAICHI project will be in attendance for the first time.

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  • 13 May, 2019
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• Mediterranean diet can deter overeating, study finds

  Following a long-term Mediterranean diet, which has extra virgin olive oil at its heart, could discourage people from overeating, according to a nine-year US study.

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  • 03 May, 2019
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• Climate change is damaging olive oil production

  Damage to olive oil production caused by climate change demands urgent intervention

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  • 30 Apr, 2019
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• Poor dietary habits are a bigger killer globally than smoking

  Mediterranean countries have some of the lowest numbers of diet-related deaths in the world, according to a new report funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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  • 30 Apr, 2019
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• The traceability of food products, between safety requirements and new technologies

  Research and innovation (R&I) are offering new prospects and solutions to the growing demands of consumer safety, such as monitoring the supply of olive oil.

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  • 02 Apr, 2019
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• Regular olive oil consumption may reduce blood clot formation in obese adults

  Eating olive oil once a week may be associated with making blood less likely to clot in obese adults, according to preliminary research presented at an American Heart Association.

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  • 15 Mar, 2019
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• Olive gene sequencing may halt crop disease and substantiate health claims

  A stronger understanding of the olive's genetic structure is providing a US public research university with the tools to prevent crop diseases, as well as identify benefits.

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  • 08 Mar, 2019
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• Mediterranean diet boosts endurance within days

  Eating a Mediterranean diet, which has extra virgin olive oil at its heart, can improve the endurance of athletes after just four days, according to an American university

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  • 27 Feb, 2019
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• The first international Manifesto of extra virgin olive oil signed by starred chefs

  The "International Manifesto of Extra Virgin Olive Oil" was signed in March by respected chefs from across the Alpe-Adria bioregion at an oil industry exhibition in northeast Italy

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  • 20 Feb, 2019
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• Italy and Spain are world's healthiest countries, Mediterranean diet likely a key factor

  Italy and Spain are the world's healthiest countries, according to Bloomberg rankings. Important roles have the Mediterranean diet and extra virgin olive oil.

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  • 11 Feb, 2019
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• Cancer study finds extra virgin olive oil can prevent intestinal tumor development

  A diet containing extra virgin olive oil and subsequently oleic acid can prevent the development of intestinal tumors, according to a study supported by AIRC.

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  • 29 Jan, 2019
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• FDA allows qualified heart health claim for olive oil

  The US Food and Drug Administration authorized a new qualified health claim for oils with high acid levels to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease

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  • 16 Jan, 2019
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• Quality remains high amid record low Italian olive oil production

  The quality of Italian extra virgin olive oil remains high despite reports that 2018 was one of the worst-ever seasons for national production.

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  • 18 Dec, 2018
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• China’s famous food bloggers say olive oil is a “must-have” ingredient

  Online cookery stars Amanda Tastes and Tianluo Guniang have used olive oil in many of their recipes, recommending this special ingredient for its health properties and great taste.

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  • 06 Dec, 2018
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• Long-term exposure to low-quality cooking oil fumes associated with chronic bronchitis, Taiwanese study finds

  A study of non-smoking women over 40 in Taiwan showed possible links between exposure to cooking oil fumes and chronic bronchitis.

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  • 28 Nov, 2018
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• “TAICHI Project” Press conference in Shanghai – Italian producers say “No” to chaos in the olive oil market and present the European traceability systems, from the tree to the bottle”

  On November 13, 2018, at the Park View Hotel - Pudong Area, Shanghai

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  • 08 Nov, 2018
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• “Taichi Project” at Food & Hotel China 2018 Expo in Shanghai

  Italia Olivicola and UNAPOL, are glad to announce they will participate at the Food & Hotel China 2018 Expo in Shanghai from 13 to 15 November.

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  • 01 Nov, 2018
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• “Versatile” olive oil adds flavour to Shanghai hotel’s culinary creations

  Olive oil is a “versatile” ingredient that can add flavour to all sorts of dishes, according to a Shanghai-based chef from a renowned multinational hotel chain.

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  • 23 Oct, 2018
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• From the merger between the CNO and UNASCO is born ITALIA OLIVICOLA, the biggest organization of olive-producers at national level.

  One of the priority objectives is to promote the culture of quality and to contrast the frauds and counterfeits.

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  • 10 Oct, 2018
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• Want to stay fit and healthy into old age? Eat a healthy diet and consume olive oil, Taiwanese and Spanish studies find respectively

  Research published earlier this year shows that eating a healthy diet and consuming olive oil were relevant in preventing frailty and cognitive impairment into old age.

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  • 05 Sep, 2018
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• Extra virgin olive oil healthiest oil to use at high temperatures, research suggests

  A 2018 study found extra virgin olive oil produced less of a harmful substance when heated to high temperatures than other cooking oils.

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  • 10 Jul, 2018
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• Extra virgin olive oil can fry too! Chef Chang Ko-Chin uses it for Taiwan cuisine
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  • 27 Jun, 2018
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• “Taichi Project” allows everyone to know more about olive oil!

  Never be bothered by oil again! Know, Pick and Use Good Oil, Enjoy Delicious and Healthy Meal Everyday

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  • 26 Jun, 2018
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• Interest for olive oil tourism grows worldwide with the potential to attract millions of travellers

  European olive oil producing countries have been promoting olive oil routes linked to national history, culture and the environment.

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  • 31 May, 2018
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• Certification of sustainability: new frontier of extra-virgin olive oil

  The TAICHI project promoted by CNO, UNAPOL and UNASCO highlights a new opportunity to further enhance quality production in olive oil industry.

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  • 24 May, 2018
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• Win a dream trip to Italy and other prizes through the OurOliveOil.com app and loyalty programme!

  The TAICHI project, co-funded by the European Union, offers you the chance to win a fantastic trip to Italy, the land of olive oil, and loads of other prizes.

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  • 10 May, 2018
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• Giving olive oil as a gift: a European trend coming to China

  A bottle of high-quality olive oil can be seen as a thoughtful and healthy gift for family members, friends and even business partners.

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  • 03 May, 2018
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• Scientists found olive oil's major health promoting compound - polyphenols

  Researchers say that polyphenols, found in extra virgin olive oil, may reduce risks of heart disease, diabetes, some types of cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

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  • 26 Apr, 2018
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• The TAICHI project is proud to present "The Mysterious Cook" short film

  "The Mysterious Cook" is a short film with a culinary-romantic twist by celebrated Italian director Giacomo Arrigoni starring Esmeralda Spadea (卫艾达) and Yoon C. Joyce.

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  • 20 Apr, 2018
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• 5 myths about olive oil in China dispelled by the TAICHI project experts

  The TAICHI project, supported by the EU and powered by Italian olive industry experts from CNO, UNAPOL and UNASCO, dispels common misconceptions about olive oil.

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  • 12 Apr, 2018
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• Extra virgin olive oil: here are the many good reasons to consume it regularly

  The TAICHI project is promoting extraordinary nutritional and health properties of "natural olive juice" in China and Taiwan

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  • 28 Mar, 2018
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• China and Taiwan discover “magic" of extra virgin olive oil as curiosity grows among consumers

  Italy’s main olive and olive oil producers are working in China and Taiwan to promote the virtues of their “liquid gold”, the essential ingredient of the Mediterranean diet.

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  • 23 Mar, 2018
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• Europe condemns olive oil fraud in China

  Recent olive oil fraud cases in China deeply concern the TAICHI project team. We will do our best to protect the consumers in Mainland China and Taiwan.

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  • 22 Feb, 2018
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• The TAICHI project promoted by the European Union is a great tool to be informed, to learn to recognise quality olive oil and to be protected from frauds

  The TAICHI project is a fundamental tool to be informed how to recognise quality olive oil and be protected from frauds

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  • 15 Feb, 2018
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• The TAICHI project is your best guide to recognising quality and authenticity of European olive oil

  Following the EU olive oil policy, the TAICHI project aims to protect consumers in Mainland China and Taiwan from food safety issues and fraud.

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  • 05 Feb, 2018
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• Survey: Chinese consumers are not aware that health benefits of extra virgin olive oil often come with “strong” taste

  Consumers in Mainland China and Taiwan need to be better informed about the taste of extra virgin olive oil, says a consumer survey by the TAICHI project

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  • 01 Feb, 2018
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• Famous Chinese chefs recommend healthy olive oil for Chinese cuisine

  Many respected Chinese chefs highly recommend using healthy olive oil in Chinese cuisine.

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  • 25 Jan, 2018
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• Extra virgin olive oil among healthiest food trends of 2018, the Year of Italian Food

  The TAICHI project highlights extra virgin olive oil as one of the healthiest food trends of 2018, the Year of Italian Food in the world.

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  • 18 Jan, 2018
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• Industry innovation ensures quality of European olive oil

  European olive oil production technology has recently been modernised in line with the latest research and innovations to meet EU quality standards.

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  • 04 Jan, 2018
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• His Majesty "The extra virgin olive oil" - The gold of Mediterranean arrives in Taiwan

  Event: Gala dinner on 8th of December 2017

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  • 08 Dec, 2017
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• Four top benefits of European extra virgin olive oil presented in Taiwan

  Italian experts explained 4 top benefits of European extra virgin olive oil – quality, safety, healthy properties and great taste – at a food safety event in Taiwan

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  • 07 Dec, 2017
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• Italian consortium of olive producers targeted Taiwanese market with extra virgin olive oil

  Italy’s three main olive oil associations have united to promote European extra virgin olive oil in Taiwan

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  • 05 Dec, 2017
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• Kitchen smokes may cause lung cancer. But TAICHI project has a solution

  Indoor air pollution from cooking fumes is associated with lung cancer, studies show. The TAICHI project experts give advice how to reduce health risks for your family.

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  • 30 Nov, 2017
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• Extra virgin olive oil is the safest for frying, studies confirm

  The TAICHI project experts have reviewed the latest scientific publications to prove that olive oil is perfectly safe for frying and suitable for Chinese cuisine

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  • 12 Oct, 2017
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• TAICHI project promotes friendship and business cooperation between Italy and China

  The Italian Ambassador  to China, Ettore  Sequi, sees the TAICHI project as part of the Chinese ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative in the food safety sector.

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  • 12 Sep, 2017
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• "TAICHI Project" Extend an Olive Branch to China

  31th of August, 2017, three Italian olive growers associations, CNO, UNAPOL and UNASCO, that together account for 300,000 producers and 60 % of the national production, jointly hel

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  • 31 Aug, 2017
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• Shanghai FBIE welcomes the TAICHI project promoting European extra virgin olive oil

  Shanghai FBIE welcomes the TAICHI project promoting European extra virgin olive oil

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  • 15 Jul, 2017
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