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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. 19, 2016 Europe
Jan. 19, 2016 Europe
Jan. 19, 2016 Production
Olive Oil Commission of California Holds Informational Meeting
Jan. 14, 2016 Business
Jan. 11, 2016
Tunisiaās Output Drops from Last Year's Record
Tunisia is reporting a sharp decline in olive oil production as early indications for 2015/16 reveal a 60 percent drop from last year's record harvest.
Jan. 3, 2016
Mueller Connects Unseemly Events in Italian Olive Oil Sector
Investigative author Tom Mueller finds a common thread running through the stories of greed, corruption and crisis in Italian agriculture.
Jan. 1, 2016
'60 Minutes' Looks at Olive Oil Adulteration in Italy
This Sunday, the most successful program in U.S. television history will delve into the adulteration of extra virgin olive oil in Italy and mafia involvement in the agricultural sector.
Dec. 22, 2015
Silvio Muccino Ad Promotes Italian Foods in U.S.
A commercial directed by Muccino is part of the largest campaign ever to promote Italian-made foods in the world's largest market.
Dec. 22, 2015
More Obstacles for New PDOs and PGIs in Italy
Despite the difficulties, Italian growers and producers still consider protected origin designations a good way to protect and safeguard their products.
Dec. 22, 2015
Problems, Prospects for Greek Olive Oil
Sevitel president Grigoris Antoniadis expects a good year for Greek olive oil, with production and price levels returning to normal. He discusses anticipated changes in taxation that could affect the industry.
Dec. 18, 2015
Prosecutor in Lecce Seizes Olive Trees, Investigates Scientists for 'Misrepresentation'
Ten people are under investigation for the spreading of a plant disease, willful violation of the provisions on the environment and the "destruction or disfigurement of natural beauty."
Dec. 18, 2015
Spainās Olive Oil Market Expected to Stabilize
Given low reserves from last season, Spain is set to meet demand with this yearās higher production.
Dec. 17, 2015
Decree to 'Decrimanalize' Counterfeit Olive Oil Leads to Protests in Italy
Italian growers are protesting a measure which they say threatens to undermine the struggle against products masquerading as Italian made.
Dec. 17, 2015
Europe Approves Draft of New Rules to Prevent Spread of Plant Diseases
New regĀuĀlaĀtions to curb the influx of killer plant pests such as the fatal olive tree disĀease Xylella fasĀtidiosa, have been preĀlimĀiĀnarĀily approved by memĀbers of the European Parliament. MEPs inforĀmally agreed to the packĀage of new meaĀsures durĀing high-level talks in Luxembourg yesĀterĀday, December 16. The interim deal introĀduces preĀvenĀtive meaĀsures for imporĀtant plants,
Dec. 16, 2015
Researcher Calls for Greater Vigilance to Stop Killer Disease Ravaging Groves in Puglia
Disease expert Giovanni Martelli said he would need a ācrystal ballā to know what will happen with the Xylella fastidiosa outbreak across Europe.
Dec. 15, 2015
Paul Miller Steps Down as President of Australian Olive Association
After 14 years as the AOA leader, Miller moves on to expand his work internationally.
Dec. 14, 2015
Farmers in Spain Seek Stop to Duty-Free Imports from Morocco
COAG Andalucia raises concerns over Moroccan olive oil imports after the annulment of 2012 EU trade agreement.
Dec. 14, 2015
A lack of rain and warm weather lead to a short harvest and potentially lower olive oil production levels.
Dec. 14, 2015
India's Changing Views On Olive Oil
Rajneesh Bhasin, the president of the Indian Olive Association and managing director of Borges India, discusses the fast-changing dynamics of the Indian olive oil market.