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Mar. 2, 2016
World Olive Oil Consumption Increased by 73 Percent Over a Generation
Global olive oil usage has increased by 73 percent over the last 25 years according to an analysis by the Italian farmer's group Coldiretti.
Feb. 29, 2016
Olive Council Announces 'Mario Solinas' Winners
The International Olive Council (IOC) announced today the winners of its annual Mario Solinas Quality Award.
Feb. 29, 2016
Europe Affirms Market Won't Be Affected by Duty-Free Olive Oil from Tunisia
The European Parliament is set to vote on the adoption of a proposed duty-free olive oil import measure meant to aid Tunisia after recent terror attacks
Feb. 24, 2016 Food & Cooking
Feb. 24, 2016 Europe
Feb. 24, 2016 Europe
Feb. 19, 2016 N. America
Feb. 18, 2016 Production
Feb. 18, 2016
Italian Farmers Propose Anti-Fraud Seal for EVOO
A new anti-fraud āsuperā label has been launched by the Italian Farmers Confederation to certify the origin of Italian olive oil.
Feb. 12, 2016
World Olive Oil Exhibition Coming to Madrid
The annual meeting highlights the quality, variety and health properties of olive oil and promotes large-volume trade while opening new markets by bringing together producers and buyers.
Feb. 9, 2016
European Olive Oil Prices Rise 19.8 Percent in 2015
Study shows soaring olive oil prices in Western Europe have cost consumers ā¬231M
Feb. 4, 2016
More Mislabeled Oil and Dangerous Colored Olives Seized in Italian Raids
Another major seizure of mislabeled olive oil was announced hours before another raid found table olives colored with a hazardous substance to hide blemishes.
Feb. 1, 2016
Half of 26 Olive Oils Tested 'Defective' in Germany
The German consumer protection organization, Stiftung Warentest, had a panel of expert tasters scrutinize 26 varieties of 'extra virgin' and found half of them wanting.
Feb. 1, 2016
Study on Fruit Fly Control Wins Research Award
A winning paper proposes on an efficient, economically viable, and environmentally friendly solution to an old problem.
Feb. 1, 2016
Course for Advanced Tasters at McEvoy Ranch
On February 8, noted researcher AgustĆ Romero will teach a course examining the causes of various olive oil attributes.
Feb. 1, 2016
Wastelands for Olive Farming in Punjab
The Punjab Government in Pakistan plans to use the naturally well-drained soil and climatic conditions of Punjab wastelands to promote olive farming.
Jan. 27, 2016
'New World' Producers Set to Announce Trade Group to Rival International Olive Council
An announcement is expected on the formation of a trade group made up of New World olive oil producing countries, an organization that would rival the Madrid-based International Olive Council.
Jan. 27, 2016
EU to Import 70,000 Tons of Duty-Free Tunisian Olive Oil to Help Recovery Since Terror Attacks
European Members of Parliament have endorsed a plan to help the Tunisian economy in the wake of last yearās terrorists attacks by allowing 70,000 tons of duty-free olive oil imports.
Jan. 25, 2016
In Italy, Reactions to the '60 Minutes' Report on Olive Oil from Anger to Resolve
A report dedĀiĀcated to mafia involveĀment in Italian agriĀculĀture, and espeĀcially the olive oil secĀtor, by CBS News magĀaĀzine āā60 Minutesā on January 3, natĀuĀrally raised varĀiĀous reacĀtions. Taking a cue from recent scanĀdals involvĀing adulĀterĀated olive oil, CBS News corĀreĀsponĀdent Bill Whitaker susĀpected the threat of mafia entanĀgleĀment throughĀout the whole āāMade in Italyā indusĀtry,
Jan. 25, 2016
U.S. Producers' Group, Waving '60 Minutes' Report, Calls Trade Agreement a 'Missed Opportunity'
The American Olive Oil Producers Association said the Trans-Pacific Partnership "should have been the beginning of a forum of New World olive oil producing countries."
Jan. 19, 2016
JaƩn's Olive Oil Production Falling Short of Forecast
With Andalusia 40 percent behind estimated production, ASAJA-JaĆ©n expresses doubt about hitting the governmentās forecast
Jan. 19, 2016
Spainās Olive Pomace Oil Industry Gets a Voice
The Ministry of Agriculture, Nutrition and Environment recognized a new group to promote olive pomace oil.
Jan. 19, 2016
Olive Oil Commission of California Holds Informational Meeting
The OOCC was formed by the California olive oil industry for the purpose of developing, verifying and enforcing standards for California olive oil, and for conducting research on olives and olive oil. It held a meeting in Sacramento last week.