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Nov. 8, 2017
Drought Unlikely to Affect Yield, Say Some Greek Producers
Dry conditions over the last six months in Greece have created anxiety in the olive oil industry over yield this season. Producers are reporting, however, that their production might be better than expected.
Nov. 3, 2017
'Veronica Foods' Lawsuit Dismissed
A lawsuit filed last year by the North American Olive Oil Association against the distributor to specialty shops was dismissed after the court found that "standing had not been established."
Nov. 3, 2017
Spanish Olive Oil Prices Increase with Lower Productoin
Retail olive oil prices in Spain are expected to rise due to a production decrease of 15.8 percent in Andalucia as a result of the droughts that affected the region this year.
Nov. 1, 2017 Producer Profiles
Oct. 26, 2017 Business
EU Measure Spares Monumental Trees as New Xylella Cases Emerge
Oct. 26, 2017 Grades
Oct. 24, 2017 World
Oct. 23, 2017 N. America
Wildfires Not Expected to Impact Record Olive Oil Production in California
Oct. 23, 2017
Insect Can Be Effective Predator of Meadow Spittlebug Vector of Xylella
An entomologist found evidence that North American insect can be used to limit the presence of Meadows Spittlebugs vectors of the Xylella fastidiosa CoDiRO strain on olive trees.
Oct. 18, 2017
EU Report Predicts 45 percent Increase in Olive Oil Exports by 2026
The report outlines the current state of the European Union's olive and olive oil sector and examines challenges and future prospects.
Oct. 17, 2017
Olive Oil Importers Name New Director
The North American Olive Oil Association has named Colavita attorney Joseph R. Profaci executive director of the trade group.
Oct. 17, 2017
Spain Tests Artificial Intelligence to Manage Fly
A predictive model using artificial intelligence has been developed to help farmers with pest management and ultimately improve production and reduce pesticide use.
Oct. 12, 2017
2nd 'Food Values' Conference Held in Tuscany
Experts from a wide range of backgrounds met at Villa Pecori Giraldi in Borgo San Lorenzo to discuss the relevance of the Mediterranean diet and explore new approaches and proposals.
Oct. 12, 2017
World Olive Oil Production Figures for 2017 Show Mixed Results
The current season looks mediocre after heat waves and droughts affected some areas over the summer.
Oct. 10, 2017
'Apocalyptic' Scenes in Napa and Sonoma
Communities along Northern California's famous wine region have been ravaged by wildfires that came out of nowhere.
Oct. 10, 2017
24 Achieve Olive Oil Sommelier Certification After Intensive Week in California
They join the growing ranks of sommeliers around the world -- ambassadors of olive oil who will, in turn, educate others on matters of olive oil quality, usage, and appreciation.
Oct. 9, 2017
California Olive Ranch Pursues Regenerative Agriculture
COR is aiming to become one of the first large, permanent crop farmers to effectively pursue a regenerative agriculture approach, which entails slashing waste and reusing byproducts.
Oct. 9, 2017
Phenols in Olive Mill Byproducts Can Be Effective Preservatives in Fresh Meats
A study in Italy revealed that phenols can be used as antioxidants in raw and cooked fresh pork sausages, preventing lipid oxidation and in limiting the oxidative degradation of cholesterol.
Oct. 1, 2017
Drones Carry Spanish Producers Into the Next Era of Olive Farming
Spain's Atlas experimental flight center furnishes drone technology that is changing how producers approach olive farming.
Sep. 30, 2017
High Quality, Lower Yields Predicted as Harvest Gets Underway in Italy
We asked farmers how the harvest looks so far and what it holds for the current season. Chances are the quantity will be far below average but slightly better than last season, yet the quality will be high.
Sep. 28, 2017
At Hacienda Guzman, Promoting Olive Culture by Celebrating its Diversity
Juan Ramón Guillén began bringing back saplings of different varieties of olive trees from his travels. Now, his 'Olivotheque' is among the largest collections of olive cultivars in the world.
Sep. 19, 2017
UK Calls for Action to Prevent Xylella's Arrival
Environment Secretary Michael Grove said Europe needs to step up its protection to halt the spread of the disease and demanded more checks on high-risk plants.
Sep. 18, 2017
California Olive Ranch: Defying Tradition
With a focus on technology, Gregg Kelley and his team seek to produce high-quality olive oil on a large scale.