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Professional Olive Oil Training the Focus in Portugal

by Michael Angelopoulos

Three Universities are joining forces in Portugal to educate participants on quality olive oil production.

Posted on May 21, 2013

Sicilian Olive Oil Seeks PGI Certification

by Michael Angelopoulos

Regional producers, mills, refiners and bottlers are joining forces to support an application to protect Sicilian olive oil.

Posted on May 20, 2013

California Proposes Olive Oil Commission

by Nancy Flagg

If a bill currently working its way through is successful, California could have a new commission to oversee its olive oil industry.

Posted on April 29, 2013

Study Shows Adding Water Decreases Yield and Quality, Even in Non-Irrigated Olives

by Costas Vasilopoulos

A new study suggested that adding water in the olive oil extraction process actually decreases yield.

Posted on April 08, 2013

The Battle Over Kalamata PDO

by Costas Vasilopoulos

While the olives of the Kalamata variety are widely known, the PDO they carry is a cause of contention among producers in Greece.

Posted on April 04, 2013

New World Fails in Push to Raise Campesterol Limit for Olive Oil

by Julie Butler

New World producers have again failed in a bid to raise the limit for campesterol in olive oil, which they say acts as a trade barrier.

Posted on March 22, 2013

First Carbon Footprint Calculator for the Olive Industry

by Naomi Tupper

Spanish technology center Citoliva will present the first software to quantify the carbon footprint in the olive oil making process.

Posted on March 13, 2013

Olive Tree Transcriptome Mapping Key to Industry Efficiency

by Naomi Tupper

Researchers have mapped the transcriptome of the olive tree, a step that is hoped to improve efficiency and reduce cost of olive breeding.

Posted on March 07, 2013

Olivapedia: Intensive Groves

by Olivarama

Intensive and super-intensive olive groves are different to the so-called traditional plantations because of their high plantation density.

Posted on February 19, 2013

Scientists Say Zinc-Enriched Table Olives Offer Health Benefits

by Julie Butler

Olives are usually preserved with table salt but scientists have found a way to increase their nutritional value by adding zinc salt.

Posted on February 18, 2013

Genetics May Prove Valuable for Greek Olive Oil Producers

by Costas Vasilopoulos

While the olive oil industry in Greece is shaky, it is time for pioneering thinking and concerted efforts.

Posted on February 10, 2013

Prizewinning Cooperative Credits Biodiversity, Early Harvesting for its Fruity Arbequina

by Julie Butler

Olive cultivation amid almond, apple, pear and pine trees helped Oli d’Arbeca win the "sweet green fruity" prize at Fira de l’Oli.

Posted on January 29, 2013

Manzanilla Cacereña

by Olivarama

Of humble origins, like those of the people who have been farming it for centuries, the Manzanilla Cacereña olive is one of the most prized varietals among all those existing in Spain.

Posted on January 27, 2013

Casas de Hualdo: The Most Beautiful Olive Grove in the World

by Olivarama

Observed from any of the hills surrounding the mill, Case de Hualdo looks like the illustration of a very lovely picture postcard.

Posted on January 16, 2013

Ultrasound Prevents Olive Oil from Going Solid in the Fridge

by Julie Butler

An ultrasound treatment can prevent the harmless but unsightly crystallization that occurs when olive oil is kept cold.

Posted on January 16, 2013

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