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Nov. 27, 2017
French Farmers Get Outside Help to 'Professionalize' Extra Virgin Olive Oil Production
After an improved yet unexceptional olive harvest in France, olive growers are turning to a Spanish company for help.
Nov. 27, 2017
Greek Olive Oil Industry Groups Merge
The Greek olive oil packers’ associations, Sevitel and Esvite, officially merged following a unanimous decision by the general assemblies of the members of both organizations.
Nov. 21, 2017
In Western Greece, Hail Punches Olives to the Ground Just Before Harvest
Stormy weather in western parts of Greece pummeled olive trees at the worst possible moment.
Nov. 21, 2017 Business
Nov. 20, 2017 Business
Former Olive Council Director Fausto Luchetti on His Long Road to Acquittal
Nov. 20, 2017 World
Where the Olive Trees Are Dying: A Front-Line Report on Xylella
Nov. 15, 2017 Production
New Software Models Increase Efficiency of Olive Oil Production
Nov. 15, 2017 Trade Events
Athens Conference Aims to Increase Global Market Share for Greek Oils
Nov. 13, 2017
London Investment Firm Bullish on Olive Oil
ADM Capital Europe, a private equity and investment firm, said it has acquired a controlling interest in one of Europe’s largest olive oil producers, Innoliva, which produces extra virgin oils in Spain and Portugal.
Nov. 10, 2017
Heavy Rains Don't Dampen Enthusiasm of Argentina's Olive Oil Exporters
Recent floods have mostly spared Argentina's olive plantations as producers and exporters remain upbeat about the sector's potential.
Nov. 10, 2017
In Greece, a Challenge for Olive Sector Innovators
A contest for olive oil industry innovators in Greece will begin November 15.
Nov. 9, 2017
European Conference on Xylella Fastidiosa: Finding Answers to a Global Problem
An event at the University of the Balearic Islands will provide a platform for in-depth discussion on the results of research into X. fastidiosa and its vectors, in support of on-going efforts to control the European outbreaks.
Nov. 8, 2017
Cobram Estate's New Chef Wants to 'Set the Tone' for California's Olive Oil Culture
Kevin O'Connor has spent the last few months learning all he can about olive oil as the resident chef for the Australian brand that recently set up shop in the U.S.
Nov. 8, 2017
Greek Event on Hospitality and New 'Cruet Ban'
The benefits of standardized olive oil in the food service industry will be highlighted during a November 15 event in Athens.
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
California Olive Ranch Looks Abroad
CEO Gregg Kelley called an alliance with producers in Argentina “an opportunity to bring a diverse portfolio to our customers while growing our network of farms and grower partners.”
Oct. 26, 2017
EU Measure Spares Monumental Trees as New Xylella Cases Emerge
New measures allow replanting trees in the infected area and allow the sparing of uncontaminated monumental olive trees. Meanwhile, new cases of infected plants have appeared further north.
Oct. 26, 2017
The 'Greening' of Olive Oil Chemistry
Concerns about safety and the environment drive current efforts to switch to new methods that require either fewer chemicals, or that use chemicals that are less dangerous to handle and store.
Oct. 24, 2017
'Olive Oil Test' Portal Simplifies Quality Testing
Oliveoiltest.com simplifies and secures the process of getting olive oils tested for purity and quality.
Oct. 23, 2017
Wildfires Not Expected to Impact Record Olive Oil Production in California
The 2017 harvest is on track for a record production of 4.3 million gallons, according to the California Olive Oil Council.
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.