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Jan. 4, 2017
An Aleppo Tradition is Revived in Paris as France's Own Soapmakers Duel
When the ongoing war put an end to Samir Constantini's plan to open his own factory in Aleppo, he began to make soap in the Syrian tradition on the outskirts of Paris. Is it still Syrian? France has its own bubbling controversy.
Jan. 3, 2017
Oxitec's Australian Medfly Trials Proceed
Despite delays, British Biotech Company Oxitec is still confident that their genetically modified strain of olive flies will reach further trial stages, but there's a long way to go before growers can access these insects to their advantage.
Jan. 2, 2017
Sommelier Certification Course Returns to NY with Intensive 7-Day Program
The Olive Oil Program at New York's International Culinary Center returns next month with a comprehensive, week-long course for those who wish to achieve olive oil sommelier certification.
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Dec. 21, 2016
Olive Oil Times Shares Results of First Readersā Poll
Olive Oil Times invited 5,000 āloyal readersā among its newsletter subscribers to complete a brief survey in advance of the fourth redesign of the publication since its 2010 debut.
Dec. 19, 2016
Trade Group Sues Specialty Store Distributor for āFalse Statementsā
The North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) filed a lawsuit against California-based distributor Veronica Foods for what it called "false, misleading and scientifically unsubstantiated statements."
Dec. 19, 2016
Australian Farms Face Threat From Deadly Sap-Sucking Bug
The Olive Lace Bug has impacted Western Australia and is threatening to spread further into the country.
Dec. 19, 2016
Billion-Dollar Pipeline Threatens Olive Grove in Southern Italy
Local and national authorities are going head to head over an olive grove standing in the way of a 545-mile pipeline project.
Dec. 16, 2016
Judge Orders Trump to Answer Questions in Legal Battle with JosƩ AndrƩs
Before he takes office on January 20, President-elect Donald Trump will need to be deposed in a case involving the decision by JosƩ AndrƩs to back out of a restaurant deal at Trump's Washington hotel.
Dec. 15, 2016
Tunisian Olive Oil Industry Reaches New Heights
The Tunisian olive oil is flourishing after the Europe's decision to waive taxes on Tunisian oil imports and grant substantial financial help to the country.
Dec. 15, 2016
U.S. Lab Gets IOC Nod for Olive Oil Chemistry Testing
The International Olive Council has accredited Eurofins CAL for the chemical analysis of olive oil, the first independent U.S. lab to achieve the designation.
Dec. 15, 2016
Moroccan Farmers Combat Climate Change With Olive Trees and Innovation
Climate change is altering Morocco's landscape and creating serious challenges for the agricultural sector. In the Al Haouz province, resilient farmers took steps to adapt, and they have a burgeoning olive industry to show for it.
Dec. 15, 2016
Combined Efforts and Encouraging Outcomes at International Seminar on Xylella Fastidiosa
Researchers and experts attended the international seminar on Xylella fastidiosa held at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute in Bari to examine the current situation and define common measures to combat the disease.
Dec. 13, 2016
Spanish Olive Oil Exports Soar During Weak Harvest
Spain's exports have increased by fifty-three percent over last year, capitalizing on high prices and its position as the market leader.
Dec. 13, 2016
Australian Supermarket Accused of Using Olive Leaves as Filler in Oregano Products
Several major Australian supermarkets including the popular chain Aldi, have come under fire after it was found that they were padding their oregano products with olive leaves.
Dec. 13, 2016
Tunisian President Celebrates 90th Birthday by Hosting 2020 Conference
2020 was not Tunisia's first attempt at luring international investors. In 2014 Tunisia hosted 'Invest in Tunisia' which failed to seduce foreign money.
Dec. 12, 2016
California Olive Oil Production Reaches 13,300 Tons
An estimate by the California Olive Oil Council reveals strong growth in the state's production and market share.
Dec. 9, 2016
Detlev Von Rosen, One of Portugalās Most Celebrated Producers, Dies
Detlev Von Rosen, who produced one of the world's best olive oils on his farm in Algarve, Portugal, has died. He was 80 years old.
Dec. 8, 2016
Low Algerian Olive Oil Exports Blamed on 'Persistent Social Hurdles'
The region of Kabylia produces around nine million liters of olive oil annually but has struggled to export its oil because of deeply-rooted social hurdles.