Farming On the Edge of an Olive’s Comfort Zone
You won't find much olive oil production in Italy north of the Cividale plains where Franco Diacoli says his Bianchera olives "never stop growing and developing intense flavors and aromas."
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Posted on September 28, 2010
Olive Tree Seeks Caring Family for Long-Distance Relationship
Olive tree "adoption" programs offer a closer connection with the source of high-quality extra virgin olive oil, and a way to support small-scale olive oil production.
Posted on September 25, 2010
Moulin de Villevieille, Pride of the Garrigues
Members of the award-winning Moulin de Villevieille range from civil servants to farmers, librarians to mechanical engineers. Passion, rather than cash, seems to be the driving force.
Posted on September 24, 2010
Interview with Ari Weinzweig, Zingerman’s
In 1982 Ari Weinzweig opened a small sandwich shop in his college town. Today, Zingerman's is a $36 million "community of businesses" that happens to sell a lot of olive oil.
Posted on September 19, 2010
Olive Pomace Oil: Not What You Might Think
You were seduced by a nice package, low price and claims like "Premium Flavor" or "Made in Italy" before learning you didn't buy olive oil at all. You're not alone.
Posted on September 09, 2010
Berkeley Olive Grove: Old Ways in the New World
Ask Darro Grieco what makes his award-winning EVOO so good and he'll say it's the old Mission trees, dry farming and hand-harvesting. Are we still in California?
Posted on September 06, 2010
On Nutella, Olive Oil and Obesity
The recent Nutella affair provoked scandal and outrage in Italy, while the UNESCO decision enshrining olive oil was met with understated pride. What's going on here?
Posted on September 02, 2010
Olive Oil Maker Finds Inspiration in Ancient Words and Deeds
"We are inspired by Ancient Greece to produce extra virgin olive oil with no industrial process. If it means producing only a certain amount each year that is okay with me.” Constantine Scrivanos
Posted on September 01, 2010
Australia Charts Five-Year Course for Olive Oil Industry
The plan sets objectives to help protect and advance an industry that has grown rapidly in a short time, yet looks set to flatten if certain challenges are not tackled.
Posted on August 31, 2010
Judging EVOO Competitions Takes More than Just Tasting
While show judges are experienced EVOO tasters, Richard Gawel explains, the act of judging extra virgin olive oils requires a variety of skills to bring it all together.
Posted on August 24, 2010
Hillstone Olive Oil: Rooted in Tradition
Laurie Schuler-Flynn and Amy DelBondio's award-winning Hillstone olive oil reflects their consummate care throughout the production process. After all, their grandmothers are watching.
Posted on August 19, 2010
New Casaliva from “Grotto of Catullus” will be Pure Poetry
The restoration of an ancient olive grove will preserve the Sirmione landscape so beloved by the Latin poet.
Posted on August 12, 2010
Accidental Olive Farmers
John Dunn left a high-pressure sales job to run a business with an old friend renting villas on Crete. Life changed again when they unwittingly struck oil among the olive groves.
Posted on August 09, 2010
Israel Hosts TerraOlivo Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
TerraOlivo attracted 189 entrants from 14 countries, giving many Israeli producers their first opportunity to be judged against top olive oils brands from around the world.
Posted on August 05, 2010
The Australian EVOO Show System
Most of Australia's extra virgin olive oil shows follow similar protocols, explains Richard Gawel.
Posted on August 02, 2010
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