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Sep. 16, 2015
N. African Producers Move from Bulk to Branded
Olive oil producers in Tunisia and Morocco, sensing an opportunity, are focused on improving olive oil quality and branding.
Sep. 9, 2015
This Year's Harvest Not as Bad as the Last One, Council Wagers
The IOC pegged production for the 2015/2016 harvest at āmore than 2.5 million tons,ā or, in other words, it wonāt be the worst harvest in 15 years.
Aug. 31, 2015
Gregg Kelley's Long View: 'Quality Drives Consumption'
From $2 million to $80 million, one store to 20,000, Gregg Kelley has led California Olive Ranch to become the largest American olive oil producer. And he's just getting started.
Aug. 24, 2015 N. America
Aug. 24, 2015 Tasting
High Society: Chemists Recognize 9 Olive Oil Tasting Panels that Made the Grade
Aug. 18, 2015 Production
France Announces Measures to Contain Xylella Fastidiosa Outbreak in Corsica
Aug. 16, 2015 Europe
Aug. 12, 2015 N. America
Aug. 6, 2015
India Says it Will Expand Olive Oil Production
Committing to a larger investment in the crop, the state government will increase the amount of land dedicated to olive tree cultivation.
Aug. 5, 2015
Will the 2015 Olive Harvest Be a Good One?
Itās still early, but there is much speculation and anticipation about the upcoming olive harvest and its consequences for producers and consumers alike.
Aug. 3, 2015
McGavin Vents to Morning Herald
Cobram Estate's Rob McGavin shared his frustrations over the difficulties in expanding to markets he said sorely need his award-winning olive oils.
Aug. 3, 2015
2014 Production Woes Extend to France
While not at the scale of neighboring Italy and Spain, France shared the pain of the infamous 2014 harvest.
Jul. 29, 2015
Gaea CEO's Top Priority: 'Keep Serving Our Clients Every Day'
Aris Kefalogiannis discusses his companyās continued success, the Greek economic crisis, and the urgent need for reform in Greece.
Jul. 27, 2015
European Commission Publishes Xylella Fastidiosa Factsheet
The document points out that Xylella fastidiosa is one of the worldās deadliest plant bacteria and the only confirmed outbreak in the EU is in Apulia.
Jul. 27, 2015
Europe Increases Tunisia's Export Quota
Tunisia will no longer be subject to the monthly export quotas which were fixed by the European Commission earlier this year.
Jul. 27, 2015
Kalamata PDO Expands to All of Messinia
The European Commission approved the extension of the Kalamata olive oil Protected Designation of Origin throughout the Regional Unit of Messinia.
Jul. 27, 2015
Corsica Olive Trees Threatened as Killer Bacteria Hits Island
Mainland France is also in danger should the dreaded disease spreads, as up until now the only solution is to uproot trees.
Jul. 21, 2015
As California Grapples with Water Shortage, Olive Oil Producers See an 'Up Year'
Despite a wrenching drought and a widening debate over California's water supply, forecasts for the 2015 olive harvest are surprisingly upbeat.
Jul. 20, 2015
Nadal Serves in Campaign for Spanish Olives
The celebrated tennis star Rafael Nadal will be the face of a new campaign to promote Spanish olives around the world.
Jul. 18, 2015
Greece Accepts More Austerity to Avoid Chaotic Grexit
With its economy depressed and banks closed, Greece accepted more harsh austerity measures and reforms in order to begin negotiations with European institutions and the IMF for a third bailout loan, barely avoiding a Grexit.
Jul. 14, 2015
Five Years Later, UC Davis Report Still Sends Shockwaves
The bombshell report would prove to be a game changer, cited countless times to illustrate the exploits of unscrupulous olive oil producers.
Jul. 10, 2015
Shuffling Austerity Proposals, Greece and Creditors Seek Agreement
Days after Greek voters rejected a proposal for austerity measures, their government submitted a similar plan. Meetings this weekend could determine whether Greece will remain in the eurozone.
Jul. 10, 2015
Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Reach Record High
Record yields and huge demand from Italy and Spain launched Tunisian exports to new heights.