News Briefs / page 108
Jul. 11, 2019
Xylella Fastidiosa Appears in Israel
The notorious crop-waisting scourge, Xylella fastidiosa appears in Israel, but it’s not yet time to panic.
Jul. 11, 2019
Thousands Protest Low Olive Oil Prices in Seville
Riot police escorted demonstrators toward Andalusia's seat of government as angry olive growers and oil producers aired their grievances about low prices and a perceived lack of government interest.
Jul. 11, 2019
Sonar Seen As a New Method for Detecting Fraudulent Olive Oil
Sonar isn't just for finding submarines or mapping the ocean floor, it can now tell us about the purity of our olive oil.
Jul. 8, 2019 News Briefs
ASAJA Jaén Calls on Local Governments to Waive Property Taxes for Olive Growers
Jul. 3, 2019 News Briefs
First Estimates for 2019/2020 World Olive Oil Production Released in Spain
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Study Links Mediterranean Diet to Better Memory in Diabetics
Jun. 10, 2019
Annual Conference on Med Diet Returns to Nation's Capital
A variety of health and olive oil industry professionals will gather in Washington, D.C. at the end of June for the annual Mediterranean Diet Roundtable conference.
Jun. 10, 2019
Italian Producers Lead the Way at Fourth EVO IOOC
At an award ceremony on Italy's Violet Coast, producers from the home nation won the night, bringing home 121 awards. Greece and Spain finished in a distinct second and third.
Jun. 6, 2019
Thousands Protest Olive Oil Prices in Jaén
Dozens of riot police were deployed to prevent protestors from entering the municipal government building. Farmers are angry that olive oil prices continue to decrease.
Jun. 4, 2019
DIY Olive Oil Production Could Be Coming to Your Kitchen
The device would allow users to add crushed olives into a compartment at the top of Olimaker and producer their own olive oil at home within 30 minutes.
Jun. 4, 2019
New Method to Detect Mycotoxins in Olive Oil
The method is easy, fast and low-cost, allowing scientists and officials to determine if mycotoxin levels in samples of olive oil exceed the limit that can be safely consumed.
May. 29, 2019
No Consensus on This Year’s Production in Greece
Estimates of this year’s olive oil production by key stakeholders offer contrasting pictures of the quantities of extra virgin olive oil that may be available on the Greek market for this season.
May. 29, 2019
14 Greek Olive Varieties to Be State Certified
Greek Nurseries are watching developments that could satisfy their long-standing demand for certified propagating material.
May. 9, 2019
Judging Concludes at World Olive Oil Competition
The results will be revealed tomorrow night, May 10, during a press conference that will draw 200 olive oil producers, retailers, distributors, food industry professionals and press.
May. 6, 2019
Thousands of Jobs Lost in Italian Olive Oil Sector, Farmers Group Warns
Coldiretti says 100,000 jobs have been lost in the olive oil supply chain as adverse weather and Xylella fastidiosa crippled the country’s olive oil yield.
May. 5, 2019
Judging Underway at World Olive Oil Competition
At 9 o’clock (EDT) the first samples were distributed to 18 judges whose determinations will lead to the unveiling of this year’s best extra virgin olive oils.
May. 2, 2019
Texas Governor Signs Olive Oil Advisory Board Bill Into Law
The creation of the advisory board will make it easier for olive growers and oil producers to apply for specific grants and implement quality standards.
May. 1, 2019
U.S. Trade Rep. to Hold Public Hearing on Olive Oil Tariffs
Among those giving testimony at the hearing will be the executive director of the North American Olive Oil Association, which is also circulating a petition to get olive oil removed from the list.
Apr. 30, 2019
53th Meeting of the IOC Advisory Committee Held in Cairo
The meeting in Cairo of the IOC Advisory Committee looks at a more sustainable olive oil market, restates the value of the panel test
Apr. 23, 2019
Trade Group Petitions U.S. Over Potential Olive Oil Tariffs
The North American Olive Oil Association has said American consumers will be directly hurt by potential tariffs on European olive oil imports and called the suggested move a "tax" on Americans' health.
Apr. 22, 2019
NY Panel Welcomes Three New Members
Mirella Zanetic from Croatia, Mahdi Fendri from Tunisia and Sandro Marquez from Brazil will join the elite panel of experts for the world's most important olive oil competition.