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Jun. 29, 2017
Nature Reserve Forced to Start Over After Olive Grove Destroyed by Vandals
Ray Vella was making his rounds through the nature reserve where he worked when he made a tragic discovery about the woodland's olive grove. Some time over the weekend vandals had destroyed the trees.
Jun. 29, 2017
6th 'Extrascape' Recognizes Outstanding Olive Oil Landscapes
The 6th edition of the competition for the best extra virgin olive oil landscapes, Extrascape 2017, concluded a two-day event that included several speeches by experts in the field.
Jun. 29, 2017
Taiwan Study Adds Little to Differentiation Measures, IOC Says
As Taiwan's FDA targets esters in their efforts to aid in differentiation, the International Olive Council said a recent study contributes little to the cause.
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Jun. 16, 2017
Against All Odds: The First Olive Oil From Canada
The very first 100 percent Canadian extra virgin olive oil did not come easy for pioneers George and Sheri Braun.
Jun. 15, 2017
Turkey Removes Controversial Article in 'Olive Law'
While the decision was welcomed, olive oil industry leaders fear the issue will crop up again.
Jun. 13, 2017
Economic Downturn Spurs Return to Family Farms
In the face of economic hardships, many young Greeks return to work the family olive groves that have been kept in their families for generations.
Jun. 13, 2017
Italian Food Producers Disagree Over 'Made in Italy' Plan
The initiative, which aimed to distinguish genuine Italian products from fake goods and snatch back billions of Euros in lost sales from goods masquerading as Italian products, has caused bitter division among food producers.
Jun. 13, 2017
Nuclear Technology Powers Portable Weapons to Fight Food Fraud
Hand-held devices have shown potential as fast and effective weapons in the battle to wipe out food fraud.
Jun. 10, 2017
Where to Buy 100 of the World's Best Olive Oils
More than one hundred of this year's award-winning olive oils are a click away on the Best Olive Oils Marketplace.
Jun. 9, 2017
Japan Extends Joint Research with Tunisia
A Japan-Tunisia collaboration will continue until 2021 with a focus on the development of food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
Jun. 9, 2017
Turkey's Prime Minister Fuels 'Olive Law' Debate
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim appeared to support the proposed changes to the law that protects small groves in comments he made at a meeting on June 3rd.
Jun. 7, 2017
UC Davis Researcher's Rant Continues: Olive Oil 'Does Not Promote Health'
A University of California at Davis researcher and a faculty member of its Medical Center, Rosane Oliveira, said olive oil “does not actually promote health in and of itself.”
Jun. 7, 2017
Olive Council Convenes in Rome for 105th Session
Representatives at the IOC meet to discuss promotions, trade agreements, and most importantly, minimizing environmental impact on future crops.
Jun. 6, 2017
Gourmet Olive Oil Under the Baja Sun
Northern Baja California is emerging as another regional producer of gourmet quality olives and olive oils.
Jun. 6, 2017
Radio's 'PRI' Follows Greek Producer's Road to NYIOOC Win
NYIOOC award winner Myrta Kalampoka was profiled for 'The World' a Public Radio International program in a segment that first aired yesterday.
Jun. 6, 2017
Turkish Government Backtracks Proposed Changes to 'Olive Law'
The draft proposal which the government claimed was to support the development of industry and production was highly criticized by the olive oil industry and opposition parties and as it threatened the country’s olive oil production.
Jun. 5, 2017
Plugging Into an Olive Tree's Good Vibrations
A German company offers a high-tech system to connect people to the 'natural energy and therapeutic benefits' of olive trees in remote Spanish groves.
Jun. 5, 2017
Study Predicts the Spread of Xylella Pathogen in Olive Trees
A team of ecologists at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) in the UK have released a study in which they constructed a scientific model which may be able to predict how Xylella fastidiosa will spread.