Pieralisi Extraction Systems: Made in Italy (Really)

by Lucy Vivante

"We just can't send people home. It's like cutting off a leg, you only do it if you absolutely have to, in order to save the patient." - Gennaro Pieralisi

Posted on June 09, 2010

Taster’s Choice: Flos Olei

by Lara Camozzo

Sure he's a renowned olive oil expert, entrepreneur and founder of a popular guide to the world's best olive oils, but Marco Oreggia's greatest triumph might be his carbonara.

Posted on June 06, 2010

A Centrifugal Force: Gennaro Pieralisi

by Lucy Vivante

In part 2 of our exclusive interview, the Gruppo Pieralisi president sees the quality of extra virgin olive oil exported to the U.S. improving, thanks to growing competition from California.

Posted on June 06, 2010

Lambda: Marketing an “Ultra-Premium” Olive Oil

by Marissa Tejada

"You feel the difference in your senses which is exceptional and perhaps even addictive." - Lambda creator Giorgos Kolliopoulos

Posted on May 24, 2010

Symbolism of Olive Oil

by Dr. M.P. Graziani

In her first article for Olive Oil Times, Dr. MP Graziani takes a look at the strongest currents in the long history and rich symbolism tied to olive oil.

Posted on May 24, 2010

A Conversation with Gennaro Pieralisi

by Lucy Vivante

Seventy five percent of the world's olive oil is produced with Pieralisi systems. In the first of a three-part series, we ask the president about Gruppo Pieralisi's competitive edge.

Posted on May 23, 2010

China Exhibition Focuses on Olive Oil

by Liz Tagami

Liz Tagami reports from the 6th Annual Oil China Exhibition in Shanghai.

Posted on May 17, 2010

High Density: Life For Olive Trees Getting Harder

by Denise Johnson

The only thing small about modern olive oil production is the tree.

Posted on May 13, 2010

Arbiters of Taste

by Lara Camozzo

Fabrizio Vignolini directs Liguria's National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters where more than 5,000 experts have trained to appreciate the complexities of olive oil.

Posted on May 11, 2010

Q&A with Paul Miller, Australian Olive Association

by Chris Canty

We asked Paul Miller, President of the Australian Olive Association, about his country's emerging status as producer of high quality olive oils.

Posted on May 09, 2010

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