Apr. 24, 2018
A Trio of Food Exhibitions in Verona
Sol&Agrifood took place from 15 to 18 April at Veronafiere, together with Enolitech, the international exhibition of olive oil and wine technologies, and Vinitaly, the world largest exhibition dedicated to the wine sector.
Apr. 19, 2018
Landslide in Western Greece Sweeps Olive Trees Away
About 2,500 centenarian olive trees were swallowed by the tumbling soil.
Apr. 17, 2018
Xylella Marches On: Lethal Olive Disease Discovered in Central Spain
Xylella fastidiosa continues to kill many tens of thousands of olive trees in south Italy's Puglia region and is on track to widen its deadly clasp across the Mediterranean basin.
Apr. 17, 2018 Fairs, Competitions
Apr. 12, 2018 Business
Apr. 12, 2018 Business
Greeks Lament EU Decision That Allows Enriching Seed Oils With Phenols
Apr. 12, 2018 Business
Apr. 9, 2018 Business
Apr. 2, 2018
Venice's 'Vaporettos' Fueled With Biodiesel From Used Cooking Oil
For seven months, the waterbuses of Venice will be fueled with renewable biodiesel produced through the conversion of used vegetable cooking oil.
Mar. 29, 2018
Europe Launches 'Knowledge Centre' To Tackle Food Fraud
The Knowledge Centre for Food Fraud and Quality has been set up in response to consumer concerns about food products most susceptible to tampering or adulteration like olive oil, wine, honey, dairy, fish, meat and poultry.
Mar. 27, 2018
A New Generation Leads Laconiko to Excellence
The Pierrakos family has lifted a farm in Greece from a workaday livelihood to an inspired enterprise that produces award-winning oils infused with their vision, passion and purpose
Mar. 27, 2018
European Commission Seeks Feedback on Labeling Rules
Actors in the olive oil sector and consumers have been asked for their feedback on proposed amendments to EU rules on the labeling of olive oil.
Mar. 26, 2018
Organic Farming, High Quality Often Hand In Hand
Farms like Antica Quercia Verde, among the best organic brands of the year, are contributing to Italy's leadership in the sector.
Mar. 26, 2018
Olive Oil Prices Slip in European Markets
Prices of olive oil show a decline from last year in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Mar. 19, 2018
Report Advises Greek Exporters to Innovate
After an analysis of the American olive oil market, the Greek Embassy in Washington says innovation is the key for Greek olive oil exporters.
Mar. 12, 2018
Consumers in Spain Don't Appreciate Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Researchers Say
The established position of conventional extra virgin olive oil in Spain leaves little room for its organic version.
Mar. 9, 2018
Drought Likely to Continue in Parts of Spain
In spite of a wet March, Spain is expected to experience another hot and dry summer, which is increasingly becoming the new normal.
Mar. 5, 2018
Will the 'Beast From the East' Affect Olive Groves?
As Europe was struck by an intense cold wave originating in Siberia, concerns arose among farmers.
Feb. 26, 2018
Kalamata Olives to be Added to Greek National List of Plant Varieties
Officials in Greece want to commercialize the Kalamata name to enhance trade prospects.
Feb. 22, 2018
Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil Production at the Heart of Italy's Social Farming
The Italian Social Farming system has become a model for the other countries.
Feb. 21, 2018
Greek Olive Variety Makri Awaiting EU PDO Status
Makri is an indigenous Greek olive variety cultivated in Alexandroupoli in northeastern Greece close to the border with Turkey, a region located in the western part of the geographical and historical region known as Thrace.
Feb. 15, 2018
World Olive Oil Exhibition Focuses on Doing Business in the U.S.
A theme of the two-day event in Madrid will be how to do business in the United States, the world’s top olive oil importer.
Feb. 12, 2018
Sixth 'ExtraLucca' Presents Some of Italy's Best
The Ducal Palace of Lucca will host a two-day exposition of select Italian extra virgin olive oils.