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Apr. 8, 2015
France Bans Vegetables from Apulia
France announced a ban on vegetables and plants from Apulia region of Italy over fears that the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium may spread.
Apr. 2, 2015
Lack of Consensus on EU Measures to Stop Outbreak in Salento
Experts from the 28 EU member states in failed to reach a consensus on the measures to contain the spread of the bacterium.
Mar. 31, 2015
California Olive Oil Pioneer, Nan McEvoy
When anyone told Nan Tucker McEvoy that something would be tough, or that is simply could not be done, she had a knack for going out and proving them wrong.
Mar. 25, 2015 Trade Events
Mar. 22, 2015 Production
Europe Proposes Cutting Down Millions of Olive Trees in Italy to Fight Outbreak
Mar. 11, 2015 Production
U.S. Program Provides Hand Tools to Olive Oil Producers in Lebanon
Mar. 9, 2015 Europe
Mar. 2, 2015 N. America
Class Action Against Filippo Berio and Bertolli Importer Moves Forward
Mar. 2, 2015
France Pledges Aid for Olive Oil Sector
French olive producers affected by this year's poor harvest will benefit from new financial aid measures proposed by the French ministry of agriculture.
Feb. 26, 2015
Croatian MEP Proposes New Quality Measures
The European Parliament has proposed measures for the evaluation of high-quality extra virgin olive oils to protect consumers and producers.
Feb. 25, 2015
Spanish Olive Oil Campaign Underway in India
With the slogan “Join the Olive Oil Revolution,” the campaign’s message to the Indian public is that olive oil is healthy and suitable for Indian cuisine.
Feb. 18, 2015
UC Davis Olive Center Plans Two-Part Sensory Evaluation Course for Spring
The UC Davis Olive Center will conduct its sensory evaluation course this June at the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater.
Feb. 15, 2015
Turks Import Olive Oil to Satisfy Local Demand
Turkish olive oil companies are importing olive oil from abroad to make up for shortages in the domestic market.
Feb. 15, 2015
A program to promote cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian farmers has been extended.
Feb. 15, 2015
Olio Capitale Takes Aim at International Markets
Trieste will host the 9th Olio Capitale, Italy's exhibition dedicated to quality extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 13, 2015
Olive Council Members Meet in 23rd Session
The International Olive Council (IOC) held the 23rd session of its Council of Members in Madrid.
Feb. 10, 2015
Spain Dominates Booming American Market for Bulk Olive Oil
Bulk olive oil imports are replacing prepackaged shipments, according to figures released today by the International Olive Council (IOC).
Feb. 9, 2015
Turkish Olive Oil's Indian Ambitions
A Turkish delegation took part in Food Hospitality World in Mumbai to develop the potential of this new market. The goal of Turkey is to take the 25% of olive oil imports market share in the Asian country.
Feb. 6, 2015
Linking Chemistry with Italianextra virgin olive oil Origins
Chemical compounds in Italian olive oils depend on the olive variety and cultivation site, according to research promoted by Unaprol.
Feb. 2, 2015
Europe Increases Tunisia’s Export Quotas
The European Commission adopted a regulation adjusting the monthly quota for olive oil exports from Tunisia to the EU.
Feb. 2, 2015
Olive Oil in France Rife with Deception and Fraud, Report Finds
Recent checks in France revealed widespread problems with falsely labeled olive oils.
Jan. 29, 2015
Umbria PDO Looks to Expo and Beyond
With production off 95 percent, the new president of Umbrian PDO said the 2014 harvest showed how the region's products are "almost essential."
Jan. 27, 2015
After Bruising Season, Italy Combats Fraud and Invests in its Future
The minister of agriculture organized a meeting with stakeholders to "relaunch" a core sector of the Italian economy.