Jul. 31, 2018
Greek Trade Group Proposes National Strategy for Olive Oil
The National Interbranch Olive Oil Association unveiled a strategy to create a stable environment and boost exports.
Jul. 23, 2018
Spanish Olive Oils Kicks Off Promotional Campaign in New York
Under the slogan “Let’s Make A Tastier World,” the campaign will focus on the gastronomic and health benefits of olive oil.
Jul. 20, 2018
Trump Trade War Poses Problems for Oilseed and Vegetable Oils
Chinese tariffs on American farmers have tanked prices of the two agricultural commodities. Olive oil appears to be weathering the storm, unaffected by these latest developments.
Jul. 19, 2018 Business
Jul. 17, 2018 Business
Major Spanish Cooperative Under Fire for Importing and Exporting Practices
Jul. 13, 2018 Business
Jul. 11, 2018 Trade Events
CEO of Largest Olive Oil Company Calls the Industry's Business Model 'Broken'
Jul. 9, 2018 Production
New Torrefaction Process Reduces Transportation Costs for Biomass
Jul. 9, 2018
Hundreds Protest Proposed Olive Tariffs in Spain
The tariffs on all types of olives are set to be discussed later this week and, if approved, come into force later this month.
Jul. 9, 2018
Biodynamic Farming: Somewhere Between Science and Faith
Olive groves at the award-winning farm Marina Palusci are managed in accordance with biodynamics, a much-debated but often successful method.
Jul. 5, 2018
Aerial Scan May Identify and Save Infected Olive Trees
Novel technology involving flying cameras offers hope in the fight against a pathogenic threat to olive trees.
Jul. 5, 2018
Italian Consortia Sign Major Agreement, Triggering Backlash
An agreement signed in Rome by Coldiretti, Unaprol, Federolio and FAI S.p.A. includes measures which stirred protests among representatives of the Italian olive oil sector.
Jun. 27, 2018
Andalusia Pledges Big Investment in Olive Sector
More than €60 million will be provided to farmers and agricultural associations to invest in irrigation infrastructure and new technology.
Jun. 21, 2018
Inside the Final Day of the 107th IOC Council of Members Session
Diplomatic and trade tensions loomed large over what was otherwise an uneventful conclusion to the 107th session of the Council of Members meeting of the International Olive Council (IOC), which concluded today in Buenos Aires. Representatives of each member nation took turns reading out the findings of each of the four committees, which were closed
Jun. 21, 2018
In Germany, It's All About Harmony
Harmony has become an important factor to consider for exporters of extra virgin olive oils to Central Europe.
Jun. 14, 2018
Four-Year Project to Establish Foundation for Galician Olive Oil Sector
By 2021 Galicia expects to complete a four-year R&D project that seeks to establish solid foundations for a Galician olive oil industry based on indigenous olive varieties.
Jun. 14, 2018
Puglia Mandates Pesticides In Fight Against Xylella, Sparking Protests
To combat the spread of the olive-killing Xylella fastidiosa bacterium, Italian agricultural officials are telling farmers to use pesticides to kill the disease's vectors, three spittlebugs, but this mandate has sparked protests and outrage.
Jun. 14, 2018
Chemical Authentication Process Can Verify Olive Oil Origins
A three-year research project from Italy's University of Salento has yielded a new chemical imaging process that could certify the origins of olive oil blends.
Jun. 11, 2018
Spanish Olive Oil Prices Increase for First Time in Three Months
After a precipitous fall, olive oil prices have crept back up in Spain. However, producers are divided on whether this trend will continue.
Jun. 6, 2018
Thessaloniki Conference Examines New Strategies for Greek Table Olive Sector
A meeting on the Greek table olive industry offered new strategies for the sector and revealed a mostly unknown and resilient cultivar with unique qualities.
Jun. 6, 2018
Spanish Agencies Renew Pact to Conquer Indian, UK Markets for Table Olives
As part of a far-reaching agro-economic plan, the Andalusian government renews its commitment to furthering the interests of its olive farmers in both established and emerging international markets.
Jun. 5, 2018
Researchers Propose New Tool Against Fraud
A new approach appears sensitive to detection of adulteration with lower grade oils.
May. 31, 2018
Med Diet Loses Ground Where it Started
New research suggests that an 'American-style' diet is moving in, and it may be here to stay.