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 Production
Jul. 27, 2015 Europe
Corsica Olive Trees Threatened as Killer Bacteria Hits Island
Jul. 21, 2015 Production
As California Grapples with Water Shortage, Olive Oil Producers See an 'Up Year'
Jul. 20, 2015 World
Jul. 18, 2015 Europe
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.
Jul. 9, 2015
India Set to Market its Own Olive Oil
Rajasthan prepares for its first-ever, large-scale olive oil extraction next month.
Jul. 3, 2015
Confusion, Controversy as Referendum Nears
After the surprising announcement of a referendum on creditors’ austerity proposal, Greeks struggle with capital controls and conflicting interpretations of the meaning of a yes or no vote on Sunday.
Jul. 2, 2015
Olive Council Looks for a New Leader
The International Olive Council (IOC) has begun a search for a new executive director to replace Jean-Louis Barjol, whose term ends in December.
Jun. 28, 2015
Tyrosol or Tyrosols: Greek Agency's Stance on Health Claim Comes Down to Semantics
A Greek agency's refusal to recognize tyrosol derivatives is based not on any scientific evidence, but on misguided wordplay.
Jun. 26, 2015
Tunisian Producer Gets $26M Loan from IFC
Conditionnement des Huiles d’Olive (CHO) has received a loan package of $26 million from the International Finance Corporation.
Jun. 26, 2015
Solace in Olive Oil as Talks Continue in Greece
As Greece and its creditors endure tense negotiations, some find hope in the relative security of olive oil.
Jun. 24, 2015
Olive Council Members Draft New Agreement
Discussions on the draft took place before the IOC’s 24th extraordinary session in Madrid last week.
Jun. 15, 2015
Cerignola, Apulia Set to Host 2nd National Competition for Table Olives
Monna Oliva evaluates table olives from different regions to support producers and help them improve product quality and revitalize the sector.
Jun. 11, 2015
Uncertainty in Greek Olive Oil Industry as Government Struggles to Avoid Default
Greek olive oil exports have increased, but more bottling and branding could bring Greece money desperately needed during the economic crisis.
Jun. 10, 2015
'Believe in Olive Oil' Campaign to Launch in Japan
The IOC campaign aims to promote olive oil and its health benefits while introducing new flavors for use in traditional Japanese cuisine.
Jun. 9, 2015
Crop Losses in France Result in Tight Stock, Higher Prices
France Agrimer said the disastrous results were mostly due to the ravages of the olive fly when mild temperatures allowed the pests to flourish.
Jun. 8, 2015
Plans for an Exporters Consortium in Algeria
The proposed consortium is expected to offer members the possibility to collaborate in order to increase productivity, improve quality, boost exports, control prices, and enhance their power of negotiation.