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Apr. 12, 2018
Deoleo Agrees to Settle Lawsuit for $7 Million
The Spanish olive oil behemoth will settle with plaintiffs, paying out $7 million as well as agreeing to change labels and take measures to improve quality.
Apr. 12, 2018
Greeks Lament EU Decision That Allows Enriching Seed Oils With Phenols
Greek Parliament members criticized an EU decision that allows the use synthetic hydroxytyrosol as a seed oil additive.
Apr. 12, 2018
Row in Spain Over Tasting Panels Heats Up
Two sides of the Spanish olive oil sector want the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment to decide the future of tasting panels.
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Venice's 'Vaporettos' Fueled With Biodiesel From Used 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. 19, 2018
Pakistan Plants More Olive Trees
Pakistan's olive plantation campaign continues with the planting of over three million saplings in two provinces.
Mar. 12, 2018
Revolution, Hope and Tunisian Olive Oil
Raouf Ellouze and Karim Fitouri were drawn back to Tunisia at times of political upheaval and change. Now, they want to help Tunisia become known for world-class olive oil.
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. 6, 2018
NYIOOC Will Limit Entries to 1,000
With entries quickly approaching one thousand, NYIOOC organizers say they will close registration in a matter of days.
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.
Mar. 5, 2018
Fighting for the Future of Canola With Genetic Engineering
Seed companies are engaging in a high-stakes effort to develop new clubroot-resistant seeds in order to protect Canada's $21 billion canola oil industry.
Feb. 27, 2018
Tunisia: Window on a Traditional Olive World
There are scant funds to assist Tunisia's rural farmers' transition to a more efficient, high-quality production. Some locals say that's just fine with them, while others look to a more prosperous future,
Feb. 27, 2018
Winners and Losers in the Growing American Market for Bulk Imports
Some exporters have been able to take advantage of the growing American demand for bulk olive oil.