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Sep. 28, 2015
Italian Farmers Speak Out Against New EU Quota for Tunisian Olive Oil Imports
A proposed increase in Tunisia's quota will be damaging to the Italian sector, according to a farmers' group.
Sep. 25, 2015
Greek Producers Weigh Prospects After Tsipras Win
Greek olive oil producers consider the upcoming harvest and the way the political and economic situation may affect their industry after the country’s latest elections.
Sep. 23, 2015
Farmers Lawyer Up in Battle Over Salento Trees
Olive growers from southern Italy, where a Xylella fastidiosa outbreak has led to a major cull of trees, are seeking legal advice to challenge the European Union’s stance on tackling the disease.
Sep. 18, 2015 Africa / Middle East
In Wake of Terror Attacks, Hopes EU Olive Oil Deal Can Help Tunisian Economy
Sep. 16, 2015 Africa / Middle East
Sep. 9, 2015 Business
This Year's Harvest Not as Bad as the Last One, Council Wagers
Aug. 31, 2015 Producer Profiles
Aug. 24, 2015 N. America
Aug. 24, 2015
High Society: Chemists Recognize 9 Olive Oil Tasting Panels that Made the Grade
The American Oil Chemists' Society anointed 9 panels on its annual list of top tasters.
Aug. 18, 2015
France Announces Measures to Contain Xylella Fastidiosa Outbreak in Corsica
Following a confirmed infection of the deadly bacterium, the French ministry of agriculture has announced measures to contain its spread.
Aug. 16, 2015
Third Loan Package Reluctantly Approved by Greek Parliament
Further unsettling the Greek political landscape, the Greek Parliament and the Eurogroup approved a controversial package Friday.
Aug. 12, 2015
Texas Olive Growers Stake Their Claim
The Longhorn state has a long way to go to overcome California as America’s top dog in the olive and olive oil trade, but Texan farmers are planning to get there one step at a time.
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?
It’s 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 company’s 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 world’s 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.