Apr. 16, 2016
Few Greek Olive Oils Shine at 2016 NYIOOC
While twenty took awards at the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the success rate of Greek olive oils fell far behind the other major producing countries.
Apr. 16, 2016
UC Davis and the University of Jaén Sign Collaboration Agreement
The schools come together in Jaén with a shared vision to create a worldwide network of esteemed universities dedicated to the advancement of the olive oil sector.
Apr. 16, 2016
EU Committee Approves Elimination of 18-Month Shelf-Life onextra virgin olive oil Labels
The Senate’s EU Policies Committee voted to implement a law that provides for the controversial elimination of the 18-month shelf-life on the label of extra virgin olive oil and indications of the origin.
Apr. 16, 2016 Europe
Differences of Canola and Olive Oil Examined at 'Olearum' Congress
Apr. 6, 2016 Production
Research Confirms Xf to Blame for Desiccation of Salento Trees
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Apr. 1, 2016 Production
Mar. 30, 2016
3rd 'Food Expo Greece' Showcases Mediterranean Foods
The third Food Expo Greece took place near Athens, attracting 970 exhibitors, 153 of them exhibiting olive oil, plus 55,000 trade visitors, including 1,200 from 55 countries outside Greece.
Mar. 25, 2016
2nd Olive Oil Competition Highlights Cretan Brands
The 2nd Cretan Olive Oil Competition took place March 19 to 20 in Rethymno, Crete, awarding prizes for the best standardized conventional and organic Cretan extra virgin olive oils from the 2015-16 production season.
Mar. 25, 2016
24th Ercole Olivario Awards Recognize Italian Olive Oil Excellence
The 24th edition of the Ercole Olivario concluded with a ceremony in Perugia.
Mar. 25, 2016
Farmers Protest Proposed EU Law on Olive Oil Labeling
At the center of protest is the EU law 2015 that provides for the elimination of the 18 months of shelf life limit on the label of extra virgin olive oil and indications of the origin.
Mar. 22, 2016
France Cuts Proposed Tax Hike on Palm Oil
Growers in Indonesia and Malaysia protested strongly to the French Government and managed to slash a proposed surtax on palm oil before the law was finally passed.
Mar. 22, 2016
Spanish Association 'QVExtra!' Holds Second Congress in Toledo
The bi-annual meeting had professionals from 10 countries participating in discussions ranging from production to gastronomy.
Mar. 11, 2016
Europe Approves Controversial Aid Including Duty-Free Imports of Tunisian Olive Oil
The European Parliament approved the aid package for Tunisia with a regulation to allow the importation of 70,000 tonnes of duty-free olive oil to the European Union.
Mar. 9, 2016
Drop in Olive Oil Consumption in Europe Blamed on Harvest Woes, Higher Prices
In the latest report by the International Olive Council, recent poor harvests in Italy and Spain, have led to a drop in olive oil consumption.
Mar. 7, 2016
University of Jaén Aspires to Be Global Reference for Olive Oil Sector
The university’s newly appointed social council president, Castillo de Canena’s Francisco Vañó, affirmed the school’s goals at the recent World Olive Oil Exhibition in Madrid.
Mar. 4, 2016
Police Seize 22 Tons of Counterfeit Tuscan Olive Oil
About 22 tons of olive oil from Apulia and Greece fraudulently sold as extra virgin olive oil IGP Toscano have been seized and fortyseven people are now under investigation for commercial fraud and counterfeiting of IGP olive oil
Mar. 3, 2016
Growing Olive Oil Production in the Balkans
Initiatives in Herzegovina and Macedonia are expanding olive oil production in the Balkans.
Mar. 3, 2016
One Third of Oils Tested in Croatia Falsely Labeled
Six of 20 samples in Croatia did not fulfill the requirements to be labeled extra virgin, according to an investigation by the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture.
Mar. 2, 2016
Proposal to Go Light on Olive Oil Fraudsters in Italy is Rejected
Agriculture and Justice Committees of the Chamber of Deputies rejected a measure to 'decriminalize' counterfeit olive oil.
Feb. 29, 2016
Olive Council Announces 'Mario Solinas' Winners
The International Olive Council (IOC) announced today the winners of its annual Mario Solinas Quality Award.
Feb. 29, 2016
Europe Affirms Market Won't Be Affected by Duty-Free Olive Oil from Tunisia
The European Parliament is set to vote on the adoption of a proposed duty-free olive oil import measure meant to aid Tunisia after recent terror attacks