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A hillside covered with rows of olive trees, with a small building and cypress trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 20, 2019

Spanish Officials Determined to Investigate Price Decreases

In spite of poor harvests around most of the Mediterranean basin and a good one in Spain, olive oil prices continue to fall. Producers and their allies are demanding an investigation.

Interior view of a London Underground tunnel featuring artwork on the walls and signage for the Bakerloo Line. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Mar. 20, 2019

London's New Ad Ban on Public Transport Equates Olive Oil to Junk Food

Olive oil producers who wish to advertise their products within London's transportation network would first need to seek an exemption to new rules banning products that lead to obesity.

Four individuals in formal attire standing together in an indoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 15, 2019

60 Years in, Olive Council Looks at Challenges Ahead

As part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the IOC, Executive Director Abdellatif Ghedira spoke exclusively with Olive Oil Times on the challenges facing the sector.

Close-up of green olives hanging from a branch of an olive tree with leaves. - Olive Oil Times
Close-up of olive tree leaves covered in frost and ice crystals. - Olive Oil Times
Multiple trays containing different types of olives, including green and black varieties, with serving utensils. - Olive Oil Times
A green combine harvester working in a field with a trailer filled with harvested crops. - Olive Oil Times
Olive trees in a field with yellow flowers under a blue sky in Alentejo. - Olive Oil Times
Exterior view of the International Culinary Center with banners on the building. - Olive Oil Times
World

Mar. 10, 2019

NYIOOC Returns to International Culinary Center

The International Culinary Center in New York will host the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition and its Sommelier Certification Program back-to-back this May.

A bowl containing a variety of green and brown olives with leaves. - Olive Oil Times
Europe

Mar. 7, 2019

Greek Table Olive Exports Slowing Down

Low output, setbacks in quality and higher prices are leading foreign buyers to look elsewhere.

Aerial view of neatly arranged rows of olive trees in an orchard. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 7, 2019

Higher Production in Spain Leads to Lower Prices

Olive oil production in Spain has increased by 33 percent compared to the previous campaign. Sales have increased compared to previous years as well.

Olive trees with gnarled trunks in the Garden of Gethsemane, featuring a stone monument. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 6, 2019

Signs of Hope in Palestine's Olive Oil Sector

Free trade deals with Indonesia and the U.K. could provide Palestinian producers with ample export opportunities. The prospects of another poor harvest may complicate this.

A panoramic view of olive groves on a hillside in Crete, showcasing rows of olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 6, 2019

After Tough Harvest, Producers in Crete Ask for Compensation

The small quantity of olive oil that was produced in Crete remains idle since there is no demand from buyers abroad. Producers are demanding compensation.

People dining outside at a restaurant with umbrellas and a brick facade on a street. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Mar. 4, 2019

Ban on Trans Fats in NYC Restaurants Reduces Cardiovascular Risk

A recently published study found that overall trans fat levels had fallen by around 57 percent and people who frequently dined out benefited from a greater decrease of around 62 percent.

A hilltop village with stone buildings and a tower, surrounded by olive trees and greenery. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 4, 2019

Croatia and Slovenia Receive Joint EU Protection for Istrian Olive Oil

The two Balkan states now share the European Union PDO appellation for extra virgin olive oil produced on the Adriatic peninsula.

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Cargo ship with colorful shipping containers docked at a port. - Olive Oil Times
World

Feb. 28, 2019

35,000 Tons of Stolen Syrian Olive Oil May Already Be in Europe

This figure represents about half of the olive oil that has reportedly smuggled out from Afrin. A new pro-Turkish ally in the occupied Syrian territory denies the oil "was stolen" at all.

Individual holding a blue glass while taking a sip, partially visible from the side. - Olive Oil Times
World

Feb. 28, 2019

Sommelier Program to Follow 2019 NYIOOC

The eighth edition of the widely acclaimed program for olive oil sensory evaluation will follow the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition this May.

A panel of speakers seated on stage during a conference event, discussing various topics. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 27, 2019

Italian Trade Group Proposes New Classification for Extra Virgin Olive Oil

A proposal to lower the acidity threshold value of the extra virgin olive oil from 0.8 to 0.5 percent was presented by the consortium of Italian olive oil producers at a conference in Rome.

A glass bowl filled with small beige seeds placed on a wooden surface near a Biolive sign. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 27, 2019

Environmentally Friendly Bioplastics Created From Olive Seeds

The idea to create olive-based plastics was sparked when Duygu Yilmaz decided to research whether her father's habit of eating olive seeds was detrimental to his health.

Large cargo ship docked at a port, loaded with colorful shipping containers under night lights. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 27, 2019

Poor Harvests Lead to More Vigilance in Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulently labeled olive oil in light of the poor European harvest this year.

Facade of the University of Athens building with Greek flag and palm trees in front. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Feb. 25, 2019

Mapping the Polyphenols of Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils for Healthy Aging

Extra virgin olive oils from Crete were found to contain the highest polyphenols load. Two-phase processing was also found to better preserves phenols in olive oil.

A production line with clear plastic bottles being filled with olive oil at a bottling facility. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 21, 2019

Italy Fears Running Out of Olive Oil By April

Unusual weather, Xylella fastidiosa and the removal of ancient trees for the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline in Puglia, have caused Italy's olive oil production to hit a 25-year low.

Aerial view of a university campus featuring a historic red brick building and green spaces. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Feb. 19, 2019

Auburn University Raising Money for Olive Oil and Alzheimer's Research

Researchers at Auburn University have found that a compound in extra virgin olive oil might be valuable for helping prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimerā€™s disease.

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