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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 Business
Jun. 27, 2018 Production
Jun. 21, 2018 Business
Inside the Final Day of the 107th IOC Council of Members Session
Jun. 21, 2018 Europe
Jun. 14, 2018 Business
Four-Year Project to Establish Foundation for Galician Olive Oil Sector
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.
May. 25, 2018
EVO International Contest Concludes with Paestum Ceremony
The contest, founded by Antonio G. Lauro, concluded with an awards ceremony among ancient Greek temples.
May. 16, 2018
Egypt Rejoins International Olive Council
The IOC welcomed Egypt back into the organization and said it would work with government officials and producers to invest in the country's strengthening olive and olive oil sectors.
May. 14, 2018
Passion Unites Italy's Award-Winning Producers
Italian winners of the NYIOOC have a long story of success behind them, characterized by a respect for the territory and a constant desire to improve.
May. 10, 2018
More Greek Winners Reflect on Their NYIOOC Awards
Greek producers like these NYIOOC winners have studied modern olive oil production methods and engaged in the persistent efforts necessary to make some of the world's best olive oils.
May. 9, 2018
Greeks Prepare for the Worst as Xylella Threat Looms
The late incidents in Spain cause anxiety in Greece, where no appearance of the pathogen has been recorded.
May. 4, 2018
Five years into the Xylella fastidiosa tragedy, scientists fear its continued spread may be inevitable.
May. 1, 2018
54 Greek Olive Oils Awarded at NYIOOC
Greek producers earned more awards at the 2018 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition than ever before.
May. 1, 2018
93 Spanish Brands Among World's Best Olive Oils
Three Best in Class awards and 66 Gold Awards at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition again affirm Spain among the world's top producers of high-quality olive oils.