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 North Africa Shakes Up Olive Oil Industry: By Tarek Amara and Zakia Abdennebi of Independent Online (South Africa)
Also: Original Article at Independent Online
 Study: Diet Rich In Olive Oil Can Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's: A new study conducted by researchers at Columbia University in New York determined that a diet rich in olive oil can reduce the risk of a person developing Alzheimer's Disease by as much as 40 percent.
 Of Olives and Oils: FROM the proverbial olive branch grows a small green (sometimes black) fruit. The essence of this fruit is in the oil, a pungent liquid of light green-golden colour, with a reputation that spans generations and cultures.
 Olive oil brings more than flavor to your diet: It’s no surprise that the Mediterranean diet is linked to good health. Small reliance on meat and scant use of butter limit the saturated fat that raises blood cholesterol and possibly promotes development of some cancers.
 Trans Fat Labeling Extension Requests: Regulations go into effect January 1, 2006.
Also: Compliance Policy Guide
 No Duties on Canadian Imports at This Time: European Union has agreed to extend market access negotiations.
 Possible Duties on Imports from EU to Canada: Canada’s Department of Finance is considering placing a 10-percent punitive tariff on olive oil imports.
 Olive Oil May Protect Against Breast Cancer: Yahoo! News Article
 Nutrient and health claims help sell foods: We thought this article from NutraIngredientsUSA.com would be of interest to members in light of the recent health claim approval.
Also: Original Article from NutraIngredientsUSA.com
 Health Claim Usage: For Olive Oil and Products Containing Olive Oil.
 Health Claim Approved: FDA approved the NAOOA's health claim for olive oil.
Also: FDA Press Release
Also: FDA's Health Claim Response
 EU Demands Mexico Justify Duties on Olive Oil Imports at WTO: Bloomberg News article
Also: Bloomberg News
 California olive prices up 60% from 2003 average: Smaller crop will mean another tough season for the challenged industry.
 Chairman's Report for 2004 Annual Meeting: PowerPoint presentation
 EC Approves Aid to Olive-pomace Enterprises in Spain: The European Commission today authorised an aid to olive-pomace oil extracting, refining and bottling enterprises in Spain.
Also: EC Press Release
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