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Business / page 297

Crowd of people walking on a busy pedestrian street with various shops and advertisements. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 31, 2016

Greeks Stock Up on Staples Before Tax Increase

Taxes in Greece will increase on January 1st on basic products such as tobacco, coffee and olive oil. Locals and traders are stocking up before the higher costs take effect.

An olive tree with a gnarled trunk leaning over a stone in a grassy area. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 29, 2016

Europe Joins Forces to Fight Xylella Fastidiosa

Under the Horizon 2020 program, the EU has joined 29 international partners in a research project to improve prevention, early detection and control of Xylella fastidiosa.

Man wearing a gray vest and black cap standing at a table during a presentation. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Dec. 29, 2016

Ladner to Leave 'Del Posto' for Take-Out Pasta Venture

The celebrated New York chef, Mark Ladner announced he would be leaving his post as executive chef at the four-star Del Posto restaurant to dedicate himself to the launch of his quick-serve Pasta Flyer restaurant.

Woman standing in an olive grove, holding a woven basket filled with olives. - Olive Oil Times
Close-up of hands typing on a laptop keyboard with a reflective surface. - Olive Oil Times
A person dipping bread into a bowl of olive oil for tasting at a display. - Olive Oil Times
A brown insect resting on a green olive leaf with small pests visible on the surface. - Olive Oil Times
An olive tree with a thick trunk and lush green foliage in an orchard setting. - Olive Oil Times
Portrait of a chef wearing a white uniform with a serious expression against a dark background. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 16, 2016

Judge Orders Trump to Answer Questions in Legal Battle with José Andrés

Before he takes office on January 20, President-elect Donald Trump will need to be deposed in a case involving the decision by José Andrés to back out of a restaurant deal at Trump's Washington hotel.

Olive trees in a grove with mountains and clouds in the background under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

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.

Female scientist wearing a lab coat and safety goggles using a tablet in a laboratory setting. - Olive Oil Times
Grades

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.

Man standing beside an olive tree in an agricultural field with green plants in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

A man in a black jacket standing next to an olive tree in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

Aerial view of expansive olive groves with rolling hills in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

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.

Exterior view of an ALDI food market with illuminated signage at dusk. - Olive Oil Times
Business

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.

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Elderly man in a suit speaking passionately at a podium with raised hands. - Olive Oil Times
Business

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.

Aerial view of patchwork agricultural fields with varying colors and patterns. - Olive Oil Times
N. America

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.

Man smiling while harvesting olives from an olive tree, holding branches with olives. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 9, 2016

Detlev Von Rosen, One of Portugal’s 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.

Panoramic view of a mountain village in the Kabylia region, featuring houses and agricultural land. - Olive Oil Times
Business

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.

Aerial view of a valley surrounded by mountains with a river flowing through it. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 8, 2016

Chile Celebrates Olives From Azapa

This year, the small, fertile valley achieved its hard-fought geographic indication, On the far northern edge of the Atacama desert, Azapa receives no rain, yet wells fed by the winters in the high plains above provide year-round water.

Stream of olive oil pouring from a metal dispenser into a circular opening. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 6, 2016

Lower Output in Greece Blamed on Climate

Affected by extended heat and fly attacks, Greece's annual olive oil output is forecast to drop by 17 percent, and Italy's more than double that. Still, Greece remains a surplus country with a loyal client base and strong export potential.

Two Petrofac workers wearing blue uniforms and safety helmets discussing on a metal grid surface. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 6, 2016

Gas Company's Olive Oil Press Fails to Ease Tensions on Tunisian Island

Petrofac's donation of a modern olive oil press to Kerkennah has failed as an olive branch for healing the island's wounds

Close-up view of a green DNA double helix structure with a blurred background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 6, 2016

Scientists Use Forensic Techniques to Gauge Olive Oil Quality, Prevent Fraud

Scientists managed to quantify DNA present in olive oil with the help of breakthrough forensic techniques.

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