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<pre>I wonder whether the average Italian consumes more olive oil than the
average Syrian.
On another matter. Would be interesting to know whether any studies have
been made as to whether the average Australian and New Zealander are
consuming more olive oil than perhaps ten years ago. Also whether more
Asian countries like Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Hongkong are
beginning to use olive more?
Will the worldwide demand for olive oil be that of an upward curve?
Thanks.
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From: Phil Bramley <
bramleyp@one.net.au>
To: <
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Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 12:01 PM
Subject: RE: [OliveOil] Syria
>From: "Phil Bramley" <
bramleyp@one.net.au>
>
>Souhair,
>
>It is interesting that Syria, quoted as being the fourth or sixth producer
>of olive oil, consumes ALL or nearly ALL domestically! That is a lot of oil
>consumption.
>
>When I first arrived in Syria and asked for breakfast, I must admit to
being
>surprised when a bowl of olives, olive oil and yoghurt was placed on my
>table. I was used to weeties and vegemite or at best bacon and eggs!
>
>I am very interested also in the olive variety most common in Syria. Thanks
>for the analysis of the oil content but could you possibly elaborate on the
>most common olive variety?
>
>If anyone is interested in photos of traditional olive processing in Syria
>then I would be happy to forward them to you.
>
>Regards
>
>Phil Bramley
>
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