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Article: Olive Oil Standards Keep Counterfeits Out of the Kitchen.
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- Business Wire
- Article date:
- November 4, 2009
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North American Olive Oil Association Helps States Pass Regulation on Olive Oil Labeling and Production Standards
NEPTUNE, N.J. -- It's no secret olive oil, the delicious staple responsible for the rich flavors and heart-healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet, is fast becoming dear to the American palate. As demand for this premium product grows, the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) and its members want to ensure consumers get what they pay for when buying olive oil. To help achieve that, the NAOOA recently started asking states to adopt the international standard for olive oil.
Immediately, states began working closely with food safety ...