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Jun. 10, 2017
Where to Buy 100 of the World's Best Olive Oils
More than one hundred of this year's award-winning olive oils are a click away on the Best Olive Oils Marketplace.
Jun. 7, 2017
UC Davis Researcher's Rant Continues: Olive Oil 'Does Not Promote Health'
A University of California at Davis researcher and a faculty member of its Medical Center, Rosane Oliveira, said olive oil “does not actually promote health in and of itself.”
Jun. 6, 2017
Gourmet Olive Oil Under the Baja Sun
Northern Baja California is emerging as another regional producer of gourmet quality olives and olive oils.
May. 16, 2017 World
May. 14, 2017 Trade Events
Apr. 27, 2017 World
Apr. 10, 2017 Business
One-Third of Olive Oils Sold in Canada Don't Meet Quality Standards
Mar. 23, 2017 World
Mar. 23, 2017
Report Suggests Truffle Oil Caused Fig & Olive Salmonella Cases
159 people contracted Salmonella from eating at a restaurant in DC. Health officials are blaming truffle oil.
Mar. 8, 2017
Year's Best Olive Oils to Be Unveiled April 27
Producers, importers, distributors, chefs, food industry professionals and journalists will be among hundreds attending the annual event to recognize this year’s award-winning olive oils.
Mar. 3, 2017
Trade Group’s Lawsuit Against ‘Dr. Oz’ is Dismissed
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Alford J. Dempsey, Jr. said that the Court was “not convinced” that the Dr. Oz Show disparaged imported olive oil or falsely labeled it a “health hazard.”
Mar. 1, 2017
Is a Perfect Storm Brewing for California's Olive Oil Industry?
Headwinds for Europe's olive oil market appear to bode well for California's growing industry.
Jan. 31, 2017
What Recent Rains Mean for California Farmers
After years of drought, rain has once again returned to California. While many are celebrating, others are dealing with negative consequences including flooding and delayed harvests.
Jan. 20, 2017
Filippo Berio Consumers Receive Payout of 50 Cents Per Bottle to End Lawsuit
Certified consumers of Filippo Berio olive oil who said they were misled into buying olive oil 'Imported from Italy' will receive a payout of 50 cents per bottle, but the plaintiff's attorneys may ask the court for up to $1 million in fees.
Jan. 19, 2017
Sciabica Celebrates 80 Years of California Olive Oil
Since 1936, the Sciabicas have continued a family tradition of quality production and a commitment to their customers.
Jan. 18, 2017
5th NYIOOC Will Be the Biggest Yet
A larger venue, printed guidebook and a new portal for professional buyers highlight this fifth edition of the world's largest olive oil competition.
Jan. 16, 2017
Second Olive Oil Sommelier Course Sold Out
The course will be held at the International Culinary Center February 4-10. The next one is scheduled for September.
Jan. 5, 2017
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Are Increasingly in Bulk
Import trends suggest a dramatic change in the ways olive oil reaches American end users and the successful transition by Spain and others toward marketing their national brands to foreign buyers.
Jan. 2, 2017
Sommelier Certification Course Returns to NY with Intensive 7-Day Program
The Olive Oil Program at New York's International Culinary Center returns next month with a comprehensive, week-long course for those who wish to achieve olive oil sommelier certification.
Dec. 29, 2016
Ladner to Leave 'Del Posto' for Take-Out Pasta Venture
The celebrated New York chef, Mark Ladner announced he would be leaving his post as executive chef at the four-star Del Posto restaurant to dedicate himself to the launch of his quick-serve Pasta Flyer restaurant.
Dec. 19, 2016
Trade Group Sues Specialty Store Distributor for ‘False Statements’
The North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) filed a lawsuit against California-based distributor Veronica Foods for what it called "false, misleading and scientifically unsubstantiated statements."
Dec. 16, 2016
Judge Orders Trump to Answer Questions in Legal Battle with José Andrés
Before he takes office on January 20, President-elect Donald Trump will need to be deposed in a case involving the decision by José Andrés to back out of a restaurant deal at Trump's Washington hotel.
Dec. 15, 2016
U.S. Lab Gets IOC Nod for Olive Oil Chemistry Testing
The International Olive Council has accredited Eurofins CAL for the chemical analysis of olive oil, the first independent U.S. lab to achieve the designation.