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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.
Sep. 14, 2017
An Oasis of Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Tabernas
Sergio Leone, the Italian filmmaker, chose the desert region of Tabernas as a film location for his Spaghetti Westerns. Few believed the area was right for olive oil production.
Sep. 11, 2017 World
New Research Highlights Role of Agriculture in Climate Change
Sep. 7, 2017 World
Aug. 29, 2017 World
Temecula Partners With Home Builder to Create Community Centered Around Olives
Aug. 28, 2017 World
Aug. 21, 2017
Award-Winning Producer Seeks Investors for Underground Mill
Tamia's Pietro Re conceived an ultramodern, multi-purpose and sustainable mill -- and he's looking for backers.
Aug. 17, 2017
UK Food Safety Concerns Remain Despite New Inspections Framework
Food policy experts fear that new Food Standards Agency measures don't adequately address food safety concerns after the Brexit.
Aug. 16, 2017
California Olive Ranch Joins with S. American Producers in New 'Americas Blend'
The leading American olive oil producer is sourcing oils from South America in its continuing pursuit of market share.
Aug. 14, 2017
U.S. Approves Release of Genetically Engineered Moths in NY State
Plans to release genetically engineered moths in upstate New York to control invasive pests have been approved by the USDA.
Aug. 10, 2017
Tensions Increasing Between World's Two Largest Producers of Sunflower Seed Oil
Ukraine and Russia account for over half the world's sunflower oil production. As military tensions escalate between them, the marketplace for sunflower and other cooking oils may be affected.
Aug. 8, 2017
Spanish Olive Farmers Concerned Over Possible 'Protectionist' US Measures
European table olive producers are growing concerned over the possibility of facing harsh measures as soon as September.
Aug. 8, 2017
The Unstoppable Journey of Yanni's Olive Grove
How this resourceful Greek couple transformed their struggling olive tree business into an award-winning olive oil producer on the frontlines of cutting-edge research in the battle against Alzheimer's.
Aug. 7, 2017
COOC's Patricia Darragh: 20 Years With California Olive Oil
Patricia Darragh discussed advances in standards and education, and her own fiery passion for the olive oil industry.
Aug. 2, 2017
Organizers of the annual course say it is designed for "those who have never processed olives to those who have been milling for decades."
Aug. 1, 2017
'Oleum' Project Seeks Better Solutions to Protect Olive Oil Authenticity
Part of Europe's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program is an ambitious plan to find common approaches and analytical tools to check the quality and authenticity of olive oil.
Jul. 31, 2017
Europol Warns Fake Products on the Rise Across EU
Europol has warned producers and consumers of the continuing misuse and counterfeiting of geographical indication food products in Europe.
Jul. 31, 2017
European Exporters to Benefit From Collapse of US Import Tax Proposal
Large American retailers succeeded in stopping plans for hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxes on olive oil imports into the United States.
Jul. 27, 2017
Report Warns of Impacts of Climate Change in Asia
The Asian Development Bank cautions that human health and food security in the Asia Pacific region are under threat if steps are not taken to tackle climate change.
Jul. 26, 2017
Monterosa Looks to the Future with Eye on the Past
Deep in the quiet sun-scorched hills surrounding the town of Montcarapacho, Monterosa’s philosophy has led it more than once to make the most of the unexpected.
Jul. 25, 2017
Project to Plant Acacia Trees in Tunisia Combats Desertification
The brainchild of a 29-year-old women social entrepreneur, a project in Tunisia plants acacia trees to address water scarcity and desertification.