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Nov. 28, 2014
Two Sides of Cyprus Meet Halfway in the Name of Olive Oil
A festival will unite Greek and Turkish Cypriot olive oil producers to face future challenges together.
Nov. 26, 2014
California Journal: Bari Welcomes Visitors to Dinuba
Bari Olive Oil in Dinuba held its fourth annual Olive Oil Festival earlier this month, attracting hundreds of visitors to its plant.
Nov. 26, 2014
Nar Gourmet Debuts Mobile Olive Oil Production Truck
Olives from Hatay, Mersin, Antalya, Manisa, and Ayvalık will be processed with the company's new mobile processing unit.
Nov. 24, 2014 Production
Nov. 24, 2014 World
Nov. 17, 2014 Europe
Nov. 17, 2014 N. America
Nov. 13, 2014 Africa / Middle East
Nov. 13, 2014
Turkey Opposes Extending Barjol's Contract
In a letter to the European Commission, the head of Turkey's delegation to the IOC accused the executive director of "usurping the powers of the Council."
Nov. 12, 2014
Sicily Ready for PGI Certification
Only a few steps remain for Sicilian extra virgin olive oil to achieve its own protected origin certification.
Nov. 9, 2014
A Growing Appetite for Olive Oil in Korea
Imports of olive oil into South Korea climbed by 50 percent over last year, according to a report by the International Olive Council.
Nov. 7, 2014
Farmers and Police Clash in Turkey Over Clearing of Trees
An uproar over the clearing of ancient olive groves to make way for a new power plant has grown over social media networks.
Nov. 6, 2014
Ayvalık Panel Calls for Investment in Turkey's Olive Sector
A panel at the Ayvalık Olive Harvest Days, discussed the need to invest in olive oil sector in Turkey and join forces with international efforts.
Nov. 5, 2014
California Olive Ranch Negotiating to Buy Importer Lucini
The largest American olive oil producer announced it is working to acquire a fast-growing importer of Italian olive oils.
Nov. 3, 2014
Mediterranean Olive Oil Exhibition in Shanghai
The SUDOLIVE Asia Olive Oil Exhibition was held in with its Mediterranean wine counterpart, VINISUD Asia this weekend in Shanghai.
Nov. 3, 2014
Add France to Growing List of Poor Harvests
The olive fly enjoyed a mild winter in Provence this year, devastating crops and the region's prized olive oils.
Oct. 30, 2014
Umbrian Leaders Seek Action for 'Huge Damages' to Region's Growers
Umbria's olive oil production will suffer a dramatic loss, that in some areas could reach 80 percent.
Oct. 30, 2014
Spanish Scientists Awarded for Research on Olive Cultivation
Mercedes Campos and Mario Porcel were awarded the €5,000 prize at the second Scientific Research in Olives and Olive Oil Awards.
Oct. 27, 2014
Routine Meeting on Crete Turns Out to be No 'Big Deal'
A routine meeting on Crete last week has set off a flurry of reports of a major agreement that the meeting participants say never happened.
Oct. 27, 2014
Costco Reportedly Inks Deal with Greek Producer
Costco representatives and U.S. distributor Tassos Chronopoulos made a deal with Cretan olive oil producer Botzakis, S.A.
Oct. 27, 2014
Italy Adopts EU Provisions on Non-Refillable Bottles
The new legislation, Quality and Transparency of the Supply Chain of Olive Oils, formally adopts new rules for olive oil labeling and packaging.
Oct. 22, 2014
Italian Growers Sidelined While Dante Project Gets Public Funding
A public investment by the Italian Institute for Agro-industrial Development has been criticized by growers who were left out of the deal.
Oct. 21, 2014
Dcoop Acquires Cargill’s Share of Mercaoleo
The Spanish cooperative purchased Cargill's half of a joint venture that began in 2007, taking control of Mercaoleo's huge bottling plant.