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Mar. 20, 2023
Lab Test Would Define the Sensory Profile of Olive Oil by Analyzing Its Molecules
The goal is to add a laboratory analysis to the routine tests done by extra virgin olive oil tasting panels to confirm quality and determine organoleptic characteristics.
Jan. 3, 2023
Researchers Develop Cheaper, More Effective NMR Techniques to Test Olive Oil
Requiring just a single drop of oil, the researchers determined the grade of unmarked olive oil samples with a 95 percent success rate.
Nov. 30, 2022
Europe Rolls Out New Rules Governing Olive Oil Quality
Brussels reviewed olive oil classifications, labeling and marketing. The simplified rules aim at a more homogeneous E.U. olive oil market.
Jan. 20, 2022
The Essential Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What makes an olive oil ‘extra virgin?’ How is EVOO made, and why is it the healthiest cooking oil? We have answers.
Sep. 8, 2021
Spain Approves New Rules Governing Olive Oil Quality and Standards
The new laws update the previous ones from 1983 and are meant to add value for producers, promote consumption and fight fraud.
May. 18, 2021
New Testing Method Simplifies Elemental Analysis of EVOO Samples
Using the new method, researchers could more quickly and accurately identify chemical elements in olive oil, helping determine provenance and identify adulteration.
Apr. 1, 2021 Grades
Researchers Identify Main Types of Olive Oil Fraud, Propose Solutions
Mar. 11, 2021 Health
High-Polyphenol EVOO May Lower Risk of Vascular Diseases Associated with Diabetes
Mar. 9, 2021 Grades
Feb. 24, 2021 World
Even Dark Glass Bottles Leave EVOO Susceptible to Oxidation, Study Finds
Dec. 29, 2020 News Briefs
Jun. 5, 2020
Cooperation in Fight Against Food Fraud Grows Among EU Countries
Olive oil tops the list for joint activities against counterfeit, adulteration and misleading labels.
May. 27, 2020
Trade Group Petitions FDA for Olive Oil Standard of Identity
The North American Olive Oil Association seeks to establish an olive oil standard of identity, which the association said will help prevent fraud and increase consumer confidence in olive oil.
Mar. 19, 2020
Laws Governing Olive Oil Sector in Spain Set to Change
Updated legislation will require the implementation of a new traceability system and change labeling requirements.
Feb. 26, 2020
Small Sampling in Sweden Spurs Debate on Tasting Panels
Sweden tested 21 brands that it suspected could be mislabeled and found most of them were. Producers and regulators are arguing over the survey's methods.
Feb. 14, 2020
Quality Controls in Europe Need Improvement, Study Finds
Virgin olive oil promoted as extra virgin is a common infringement in the E.U., a new study found.
Oct. 26, 2017
The 'Greening' of Olive Oil Chemistry
Concerns about safety and the environment drive current efforts to switch to new methods that require either fewer chemicals, or that use chemicals that are less dangerous to handle and store.
Aug. 1, 2017
'Oleum' Project Seeks Better Solutions to Protect Olive Oil Authenticity
Part of Europe's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program is an ambitious plan to find common approaches and analytical tools to check the quality and authenticity of olive oil.
Dec. 6, 2011
Critical Information for Olive Oil Decision Makers
Top olive oil experts will share insights to help distinguish good quality olive oil from bad at a January 12 conference presented by the Culinary Institute of America and the UC Davis Olive Center.
Oct. 31, 2011
Aussie Standard Wrapped, Paul Miller Pitches New World Olive Oil Quality 'Alliance'
Miller leads a new alliance that aims to connect producers and consumers with an olive oil quality indexing system and restoring the "good brand" of extra virgin.
Oct. 11, 2011
International Olive Council Studying Oils Beyond the Limits of its Standard
The IOC invited producers to help it better understand olive oils that fell outside of its standards. The limited response was discussed last week in Madrid.
Sep. 30, 2011
In Olive Council Memorandum, 'Unease' Over Australian Standards
In a memorandum sent to Standards Australia, Codex and Australia's agriculture and foreign affairs ministries, the IOC laid out what it sees as a troubling development.
Jul. 20, 2011
Australia Adopts New Voluntary Standards for Olive Oil
Australian Olive Association President Paul Miller said “the standard puts consumers in a much stronger position when it comes to making informed choices.”
May. 30, 2011
Seville Meeting Asks "What Do Consumers Know About Olive Oil?"
Consumers' knowledge about olive oil quality, and controversial new EU rules designed to crack down on deodorized oils are on the agenda of a new annual conference in Seville.
Jan. 4, 2011
Australia, New Zealand Draft New Olive Oil Standards
A draft of new olive oil standards for Australia and New Zealand reveals strict labeling guidelines, while leaving a key international EVOO benchmark unchanged.
Oct. 25, 2010
New U.S. Olive Oil Standards in Effect Today
Producers who choose to label their product "US Extra Virgin Olive Oil" may now begin the process of having it inspected and certified by the USDA.