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May. 6, 2017
Croatians' Pursuit of Quality Pays Off at NYIOOC
Croatian olive oil producers won a record 22 awards at NYIOOC 2017. Some of this year's winners shared their reactions and what the international recognition means for them.
May. 6, 2017
Italian Brands Earn 124 Awards at NYIOOC
Facing one of the worst seasons in recent years, Italy achieved 124 awards, including 4 Best in Class, 82 Gold Awards and 38 Silver Awards at the 2017 NYIOOC, demonstrating that great results can be reached under challenging conditions.
Apr. 24, 2017
An Afternoon With the Pruning Champion
On a beautiful spring day, we left Rome and drove up to the territory which stretches between the foothills of the Colli Albani and the edge of the Pontine Marshes.
Apr. 18, 2017 World
Apr. 13, 2017 World
Mount Etna, Sicily's Gentle Giant That Nourishes Olive Trees
Apr. 10, 2017 World
Mar. 28, 2017 Production
Start Up's Technology Helps Olive Farmers Cut Costs, Increase Production
Mar. 24, 2017 World
Lebanese Olive Oil: Exploring Intricacies of a Sector With Potential
Mar. 21, 2017
Ultrasound Can Improve Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extraction
Researchers have developed an affordable extraction system using ultrasound that can improve quality and increase yield.
Feb. 28, 2017
Finca La Torre's Pursuit of Perfection in Málaga
Finca La Torre has won six Gold and two Best in Class Awards at the New York International Olive Oil Competition. "While most farmers harvest very late, we bet on a very early harvest," explained VÃctor Pérez, the company's director.
Jan. 31, 2017
What Recent Rains Mean for California Farmers
After years of drought, rain has once again returned to California. While many are celebrating, others are dealing with negative consequences including flooding and delayed harvests.
Jan. 26, 2017
How Cold Temperatures Can Help Olive Production
Very low temperatures and snow can have positive effects on olive trees by reducing the olive fruit fly population, containing fungal diseases and aerating the soil.
Jan. 24, 2017
Could Drones Be the Next Big Thing for the Australian Olive Industry?
With legislation making drone ownership easier and more affordable, many farmers are could find a more effective means of crop monitoring and maintenance.
Jan. 24, 2017
A Cheap, Easy Way to Quantify Biophenols for the EU Health Claim
A group of researchers has shown how an easy method can be applied by small labs and producers to certify compliance with Europe's polyphenols health claim.
Jan. 20, 2017
Project in Greece Converts Olive Cultivation Into a Climate Management Tool
For four years, the oLIVE CLIMA Project in Greece has tackled challenges posed by climate change in the Mediterranean by introducing innovative techniques to convert olive cultivation into a climate management tool.
Jan. 19, 2017
Sciabica Celebrates 80 Years of California Olive Oil
Since 1936, the Sciabicas have continued a family tradition of quality production and a commitment to their customers.
Jan. 16, 2017
New Zealand Program Aims for Higher Yields
A project aimed at increasing olive oil yields in New Zealand from the growth stage is progressing as planned, with organizers hoping to see an increased market share of Kiwi olive oil as a result of their efforts.
Jan. 11, 2017
The Trump Cards of Climate Change in Olive Cultivation
For what it's worth, climate change, at least for olive oil production, may prove a blessing in disguise.
Jan. 10, 2017
Spanish Olive Oil to Help Fight Climate Change
The Spanish olive oil sector will lead a European project that will study the control of greenhouse gasses during climate change through the calculation of the environmental footprints of olive oil tree cultivation and oil production.
Jan. 5, 2017
Are Olive Seeds the Next Superfood?
A Spanish olive oil manufacturer is exploring alternative uses for the products usually thrown away. As it turns out, olive seeds boast a range of healthful properties than could be used in beauty products, foods, supplements and more.
Jan. 3, 2017
Making Olive Oil in France the Ancestral Way
Millers in the rural town of Coudoux, France, are perpetuating the ancestral way of producing olive oil to offer a traditional product that tastes the same as it did a century ago.
Jan. 3, 2017
Oxitec's Australian Medfly Trials Proceed
Despite delays, British Biotech Company Oxitec is still confident that their genetically modified strain of olive flies will reach further trial stages, but there's a long way to go before growers can access these insects to their advantage.
Dec. 31, 2016
Miller's Task Made Official by Apulia
The position of professionals responsible for the technical management of the mill was made official by Apulia with the institution of the Regional Register of Master Millers.