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The American Olive Oil Producers Association (AOOPA) is a voice for high quality domestic olive oil producers and consumers.

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A win for olive oil and consumers against prejudicial nutrition scoring.

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🔴 Italia prohíbe NutriScore
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Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’ https://t.co/AsfUwWF5ja #aoopa #evoo #oliveoil

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Congratulations to AOOPA Member, River Run Growers, on the outstanding work you are doing in Florida! https://t.co/gYVSIIeHJl

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AOOPA has partnered with the Georgia Olive Growers Association to bring the AOOPA Annual Member Meeting and GOGA Conference to the Southeastern area growers! It will be held Feb. 22-23, 2019 at The Westin on Jekyll Island, GA! Conference details: https://t.co/mMSwZYLNF3

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Olive oil's health benefits explored at Yale School of Public Health symposium. https://t.co/asCzgWNJ5E

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According to the researchers, a diet that avoids pro-inflammatory foods while favoring anti-inflammatory foods plentiful in vitamins, minerals, polyphenols and fiber protects against depression such as fruits, olive oil, legumes, nuts and fish. https://t.co/7HMvLbRues

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EVOO comes from crushing the fresh fruit and extracting the oil. The flavor should be fruity and often a bit bitter, with a pungency that imparts a spicy or peppery sensation, said Dan Flynn, the executive director of the UC Davis Olive Center. https://t.co/Yt4uxGNLZh

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Mediterranean Diet Prolongs Life of Seniors. The first author explained that extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the primary factors responsible for the longevity advantage. https://t.co/jLeY1nrLnt

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According to the Texas Olive Oil Association, in 2012 there were about 40 growers. This year, there are more than 150 growers and almost 4,000 acres of olives planted. https://t.co/b2tEIiVlYY

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USDA will be analyzing multiple factors as it sets up the e-Connectivity Pilot program and wants to hear the thoughts and needs of those individuals living and doing business in rural communities. https://t.co/zpnmIVGjF7

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California Olive Ranch adds thousands of acres of new trees. "As years progress, we are seeing an upward trend in consumer demand. By increasing our level of production, we are more easily able to meet that need,” said CEO Gregg Kelley, https://t.co/WJYtFv6qEq

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10 foods that are good for your liver... Olive Oil makes the list! #AOOPA #EVOO #healthbenefits https://t.co/tkBrNhCN2K

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“Coating a stainless steel surface with an everyday cooking oil has proven remarkably effective in repelling bacteria,” said Ben Hatton, University of Toronto. https://t.co/l573rOtGgq

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University of California, Davis Master Miller Certificate Course returns to the Robert Mondavi Institute in Sept. "The course is a huge first step in demystifying the milling process so we can innovate and produce better oils,” said David Garci-Aguirre. https://t.co/OVrgUd40rt

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“The purpose of that is basically to have [the legislature] recognize our industry in such a manner that when federal funds, state funds, legislation, any of those come along, that we’re a consideration,” Bernell said. https://t.co/X5fiAf4CYZ

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The deadline to submit an entry for the Good Food Awards is tomorrow, July 31st! For more details, visit the Good Foods Awards website at https://t.co/c3bCQp8pVH

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Growing Texas olive oil industry needs more research, producers say. "Establish a state policy that recognizes the importance of the olive industry," Michael Paz, president of the Texas Association of Olive Oil, told legislators. https://t.co/BoJJIclYIH

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Those assigned to an energy-unrestricted Mediterranean diet, supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts, had a lower rate of major cardiovascular events than those assigned to a reduced-fat diet. https://t.co/mdH2DPlJQs