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Trials and Tribulations of Commercial Olive Oil Production in the ...

by Jacki Topiol

The United Kingdom might not be the first location for a commercial olive grove that springs to mind, but Neil Davy, proprietor of Huggit's Farm in Kent, has other ideas.

Posted on January 27 2012

Alternative Energy Powers Olive Oil Producer in Chile’s Maule R ...

by Charlie Higgins

In a year declared “International Year of Sustainable Energy for All” by the UN, one Chilean olive oil producer expects big results from his decision to go green.

Posted on January 04 2012

Uruguayan Olive Oil Production Expected to Grow

by Charlie Higgins

Olive oil production in Uruguay is expected to double in the coming year, thanks to heavy investments and improved technological resources in the area.

Posted on December 16 2011

Council Launches Seminar Series on Cultivation and Olive Oil Qual ...

by Julie Butler

The International Olive Council is this week hosting a seminar on olive cultivation and olive oil quality issues, the first of what it intends to be ongoing events designed to address topical issues and share expertise.

Posted on December 15 2011

Commercial Olive Cultivation Begins in India

by Vikas Vij

India's western state of Rajasthan is all set to begin the commerical cultivation of olive. Large farmers in the state have shown keen inclination towards olive cultivation.

Posted on December 15 2011

The Núñez de Prado Obession with Perfection

by Julie Butler

The Núñez de Prado EVOOs are liquid testimony to the philosophy of the family behind them: respect for nature, and use of both the best artisanal methods and the most innovative modern technology.

Posted on December 11 2011

Córdoba Leading in Use and Production of Olive Biomass

by Julie Butler

Byproducts of olive oil production have made the Córdoba province Spain’s leader in biomass energy production and innovation. Material from the olive oil sector, including pomace and prunings, is Spain's most used biomass source.

Posted on December 07 2011

Private Farms in India Set to Begin Olive Cultivation

by Vikas Vij

Following successful field trials over the last three years in the government land, the state is now ready to expand the scope of olive cultivation to private farmers.

Posted on November 22 2011

After Drought, Downpours Wash Away Catalonian Harvest

by Julie Butler

Drought reduced the potential olive harvest before widespread rain washed much of it to the ground - causing the loss of up to 70 percent of production.

Posted on November 17 2011

Kalamata Conference Examines Modern Olive Oil Production and Sust ...

by Costas Vasilopoulos

Scientists and olive oil industry professionals discussed the current status of the oil mills in Greece and sustainable production methods.

Posted on November 14 2011

Still Lower Prices, Black Olives for Breakfast in Latest IOC Data

by Julie Butler

Worldwide trade in olive oil is up 10 percent on last year - an increase of 120,222 tons, according to figures just released by the International Olive Council.

Posted on November 13 2011

Syria Expects Record Olive Oil Production Amid Political Unrest

by Vikas Vij

The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture has issued a statement announcing that favorable weather conditions are helping the olive harvest this season.

Posted on November 06 2011

Gruppo Pieralisi Powers World’s Largest Olive Oil Mill in J ...

by Lucy Vivante

The mill is owned by the 1,673 members of the FAECA Cooperative and, with the 12 lines working around the clock, can process 2,500 tons of olive oil every day.

Posted on November 02 2011

Beyond Oil: Olives as an Energy Source

by Costas Vasilopoulos

The byproduct of olive oil production, the pulp and ground up pits, are becoming popular for use as fuel for backyard barbecues, hotels and entire towns.

Posted on October 21 2011

Olive Oil Giant Hojiblanca Expands into Livestock

by Julie Butler

Hojiblanca President, José Moreno, said the integration was "another step towards the consolidation of a major multisectorial agri-food cooperative which could take advantage of synergies."

Posted on October 16 2011