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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 Agustí Romero will teach a course examining the causes of various olive oil attributes.
Feb. 1, 2016 Production
Jan. 27, 2016 Production
'New World' Producers Set to Announce Trade Group to Rival International Olive Council
Jan. 27, 2016 Africa / Middle East
EU to Import 70,000 Tons of Duty-Free Tunisian Olive Oil to Help Recovery Since Terror Attacks
Jan. 19, 2016
Jaén's Olive Oil Production Falling Short of Forecast
With Andalusia 40 percent behind estimated production, ASAJA-Jaén expresses doubt about hitting the government’s forecast
Jan. 19, 2016
Spain’s 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.
Jan. 14, 2016
Olive Council Looks Back at 57 Years Since Founding
In its latest newsletter, the International Olive Council looked back at its founding and pointed to changes in the charter defining its future.
Jan. 11, 2016
Tunisia’s 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
Spain’s Olive Oil Market Expected to Stabilize
Given low reserves from last season, Spain is set to meet demand with this year’s 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 regulations to curb the influx of killer plant pests such as the fatal olive tree disease Xylella fastidiosa, have been preliminarily approved by members of the European Parliament. MEPs informally agreed to the package of new measures during high-level talks in Luxembourg yesterday, December 16. The interim deal introduces preventive measures for important 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 ‘crystal ball’ to know what will happen with the Xylella fastidiosa outbreak across Europe.