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Apr. 27, 2016
Best Practices for Producing Flavored Olive Oil
The polyphenol content of flavored olive oil produced by addition of herbs to crushed olives before the malaxation step was almost three times higher than that of untreated olive oil.
Apr. 6, 2016
Research Confirms Xf to Blame for Desiccation of Salento Trees
A project funded by the European Food Safety Authority EFSA confirmed that the destruction was caused by the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium.
Apr. 1, 2016
Andalusia Declares Its Agriculture Xylella-Free
After the completion of 600 tests on regional crops ranging from olives to almonds and citrus, Andalusia determines the plague has not penetrated its borders.
Mar. 22, 2016 World
On the Preservation and Maintenance of Monumental Olive Trees
Mar. 15, 2016 World
Feb. 29, 2016 World
The Art of Olive Oil: Greek Package Designs Draw from Deep Cultural Roots
Feb. 29, 2016 Production
Irrigating with Wastewater Found Not to Affectextra virgin olive oil Quality
Feb. 18, 2016 Production
Feb. 18, 2016
Italian Farmers Propose Anti-Fraud Seal for EVOO
A new anti-fraud “super” label has been launched by the Italian Farmers Confederation to certify the origin of Italian olive oil.
Feb. 12, 2016
Storage Temperature's Big Impact on Shelf Life of High-Phenolic Olive Oils
Researchers investigated the effect of temperature on the stability of phenolic compounds in virgin olive oil during long-term storage.
Feb. 1, 2016
Study on Fruit Fly Control Wins Research Award
A winning paper proposes on an efficient, economically viable, and environmentally friendly solution to an old problem.
Feb. 1, 2016
Course for Advanced Tasters at McEvoy Ranch
On February 8, noted researcher Agustí Romero will teach a course examining the causes of various olive oil attributes.
Feb. 1, 2016
Wastelands for Olive Farming in Punjab
The Punjab Government in Pakistan plans to use the naturally well-drained soil and climatic conditions of Punjab wastelands to promote olive farming.
Jan. 27, 2016
'New World' Producers Set to Announce Trade Group to Rival International Olive Council
An announcement is expected on the formation of a trade group made up of New World olive oil producing countries, an organization that would rival the Madrid-based International Olive Council.
Jan. 19, 2016
Olive Oil Commission of California Holds Informational Meeting
The OOCC was formed by the California olive oil industry for the purpose of developing, verifying and enforcing standards for California olive oil, and for conducting research on olives and olive oil. It held a meeting in Sacramento last week.
Dec. 22, 2015
More Obstacles for New PDOs and PGIs in Italy
Despite the difficulties, Italian growers and producers still consider protected origin designations a good way to protect and safeguard their products.
Dec. 14, 2015
A lack of rain and warm weather lead to a short harvest and potentially lower olive oil production levels.
Dec. 10, 2015
Sustainableextra virgin olive oil Production Reuses All Byproducts
Thanks to the great development of digesters for renewable energy during recent years, humid pomace can be used for the production of biogas.
Dec. 10, 2015
In Morocco, a Program to Improve Agricultural and Industrial Practices in the Olive Sector
Representing five percent of the country's gross domestic product, olive production is one of the focal points of the Green Morocco Project, or Plan Maroc Vert.
Dec. 2, 2015
Basilippo's New Label Tells Consumers to 'Cool It'
The award-winning producer has developed a new labeling system that helps keep EVOO at the ideal temperature to maintain quality.
Nov. 30, 2015
Low Olive Oil Reserves Cast Shadow on Spain’s Increased Production
With an estimated 400,000-ton production increase over last year, limited reserves mean inventory will only increase by an estimated 80,000 tons.
Nov. 20, 2015
High Quality, Average Yield Expected from Greece
Preliminary estimates call for an average output of Greek olive oil with excellent quality.
Nov. 16, 2015
Floridians Look to a Future with Local Olive Oil
The Sunshine State's high humidity and heavy rains have long been seen as inhospitable to the olive, but it's too soon to know if recent efforts will bear fruit.