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Apr. 21, 2017
Removal of Olive Trees for Pipeline to Resume
"Once works can safely resume, the remaining olive trees could be removed and replanted in a matter of days." said Lisa Givert, TAP head of communications
Apr. 21, 2017
25th 'Ercole Olivario' Recognizes Italian Excellence
The 25th Ercole Olivario awarded Italian extra virgin olive oils that managed to achieve a high level of quality despite a difficult season.
Apr. 20, 2017
Brazil Reveals Widespread Olive Oil Fraud
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Farming reported that sixty-four percent of olive oil analyzed in the last two years did not meet the quality standards required by their labeling.
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Apr. 10, 2017
One-Third of Olive Oils Sold in Canada Don't Meet Quality Standards
Lab tests have revealed that one-third of olive oils for sale in Canada do not meet quality standards, according to a report citing chemical analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Apr. 6, 2017
Workshops Support Moroccan Olive Oil Sector
As part of the FAO's and EBRD's ongoing support to Morocco's olive oil sector, a series of workshops were organized during the first quarter of 2017.
Apr. 4, 2017
Olive Council Announces 'Mario Solinas' Winners
The International Olive Council announced today the winners of its annual Mario Solinas Quality Award.
Apr. 3, 2017
Route To Sustainable Tourism In Greece Lined With Olive Oil
Olive oil has great potential in marketing Greek tourism destinations and can be used as a tool of sustainable development, a researcher noted.
Mar. 31, 2017
Fifth Report on Agri-Food Crimes in Italy
The annual report on organized crime in agriculture confirmed the efficiency of Italian law enforcement with greater international cooperation.
Mar. 29, 2017
Protesters in Puglia Clash With Police Over Removal of Olive Trees for Pipeline
The project has already been delayed by a year due to opposition from locals, who are fiercely opposed to the removal of olive trees, some of which are over 100 years old.
Mar. 28, 2017
Building Chilean Identity Through Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Founded in 2006, Chile's Austral Family Estates is rapidly -- and thoughtfully -- garnering international acclaim.
Mar. 28, 2017
Asians Much More Interested in Eating Healthy Than Westerners
The East and West are worlds apart when it comes to healthy eating, an online survey found.
Mar. 28, 2017
Start Up's Technology Helps Olive Farmers Cut Costs, Increase Production
The founders of Elaisian say their technology reduced the costs of fertilizers, agronomic consultancy fees, and labor by 50 percent in tests.
Mar. 24, 2017
Lebanese Olive Oil: Exploring Intricacies of a Sector With Potential
Zejd EVOO illustrates Lebanese growers' perseverance in producing high-end olive oil.
Mar. 23, 2017
NYIOOC Issues Last Call for Entries
Registration for the 2017 New York International Olive Oil Competition will close Wednesday, March 29 at 10:00 PM (EDT)
Mar. 23, 2017
Report Suggests Truffle Oil Caused Fig & Olive Salmonella Cases
159 people contracted Salmonella from eating at a restaurant in DC. Health officials are blaming truffle oil.
Mar. 23, 2017
EU PDO Application for Istrian Olive Oil to Be Resubmitted Jointly With Slovenia
Following an objection by Slovenia, a new PDO application for Istrian olive oil will be submitted to the European Commission jointly by Slovenia and Croatia.
Mar. 22, 2017
Europe Introduces Food Inspection Rules to Tackle Fraud
New rules on food safety and inspection have been adopted by the European Parliament to tackle fraudulent practices in the food industry.
Mar. 21, 2017
Demand for Egyptian Olive Oil Increases Following Currency Floatation
A devaluation of the Egyptian pound is making the country's olive oil exports more competitive in international markets.