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May. 2, 2016
Concerns About Dimethoate Ban Among French Olive Growers
Following a ban on the use of the insecticide dimethoate in France, French olive growers are concerned about the risk of damage to olive trees by the olive fruit fly, and increasing production costs.
May. 2, 2016
Producers of the Best Greek Olive Oils React to Their NYIOOC Awards
Award-winning Greek producers discuss their reactions to the New York International Olive Oil Competition results and their efforts to produce the best olive oils in the world.
Apr. 27, 2016
EU Approves PGI for Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The European Commission approved the Protected Geographical Indication 'PGI Sicilia’ for extra virgin olive oil produced on the island.
Apr. 21, 2016 World
Italian Producers of the World's Best Olive Oils Express Elation
Apr. 16, 2016 World
Apr. 16, 2016 Europe
UC Davis and the University of Jaén Sign Collaboration Agreement
Apr. 16, 2016 Europe
Differences of Canola and Olive Oil Examined at 'Olearum' Congress
Apr. 6, 2016
Research Confirms Xf to Blame for Desiccation of Salento Trees
A project funded by the European Food Safety Authority EFSA confirmed that the destruction was caused by the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium.
Apr. 1, 2016
Report on Italian Olive Oil and the World Consumer
The first report on Italian extra virgin olive oil and the world consumer has been released by Extract, the observatory set up by Unaprol and Ixè
Apr. 1, 2016
Italy Launches First Olive Sector Plan
The State-Regions Conference approved the first National olive sector plan that should be implemented by the end of summer
Apr. 1, 2016
Andalusia Declares Its Agriculture Xylella-Free
After the completion of 600 tests on regional crops ranging from olives to almonds and citrus, Andalusia determines the plague has not penetrated its borders.
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.