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May. 30, 2014
Council Seeks Input on Olive Oil Definitions and Test Methods
Under a new system designed to boost transparency, the IOC has begun circulating proposals on new or revised methods of analysis, parameters or limits.
May. 28, 2014
Most Extra Virgin Olive Oils Score Well in New Test for Phenolic Compounds
Half of the EVOOs bought at supermarkets and local stores have an excellent phenolic profile, according to a test using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.
May. 16, 2014
The Next Revolution in Olive Oil Production
A dramatic decrease in time and energy needed in the mill is likely to be the next big change in olive oil production, one expert predicts.
May. 6, 2014 Production
May. 5, 2014 Production
Why Deoleo Chose 'Tetra Prisma' Packaging for its Koipe Brand
Apr. 28, 2014 Production
Mar. 29, 2014 Production
Mar. 29, 2014 Production
Expert Says Eradication of New Olive Tree Disease in Europe Unlikely
Mar. 13, 2014
Majorcan Table Olives Win European Protection
Aceituna de Mallorca, or Majorcan table olives, are now listed among Europe's protected agri-food products.
Mar. 11, 2014
New Olive Variety Launched by Agromillora
A new olive tree, Oliana, is said to offer higher yield per hectare than Arbequina and Arbosana, the varieties it was bred from.
Mar. 11, 2014
Eleotechnia Exhibition Showcases Innovation
The 6th Eleotechnia Exhibition featured businesses involved in the export, production and marketing of Greek olive oil.
Mar. 3, 2014
Blended Oils 'Bad for Transparency'
Critics say products offering a mix of olive oil and other vegetable oils risk undermining quality and transparency in the olive oil sector.
Feb. 17, 2014
Europe Acts to Stop Spread of Olive Tree Killer
The European Union has banned the movement of some plants out of the Lecce, in Italy’s Apulia region, to help prevent the spread of the devastating disease which has already infected hundreds of olive trees there.
Feb. 11, 2014
Olive Council Examines ‘Legality’ of Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oils
The growing range of extra virgin olive oils flavored with plant extracts poses a dilemma for the olive oil sector. Are they extra virgin?
Jan. 14, 2014
The Toll of Climate Change on California Olive Oil
Climate change has affected how, when, and where farmers in California plant their crops.
Jan. 12, 2014
Oxitec Still Pursuing Trial Release of GM Olive Flies in Spain
A British biotech firm hopes a field trial of its modified fly will still go ahead despite recently withdrawing its application.
Jan. 7, 2014
Are Olives Next in the GMO Fight?
Tempers are still high in California over the issue of genetically modified foods. So what about GMO olives and olive oil?
Dec. 28, 2013
Sure, the small Mediterranean country is a perfect holiday destination, but Malta also has olive trees that are attracting attention.
Dec. 20, 2013
Early Harvest Release Brings Fresh Oils to New York
New York’s first “early harvest release,” welcomed olive oil producers, chefs, and writers to taste new oils from Europe.
Dec. 4, 2013
French Growers Encouraged to Go Organic
French olive oil producers are being encouraged to go organic.
Dec. 3, 2013
Europe Puzzled by Olive Tree Epidemic
Scientists are trying to determine how to prevent the spread of the devastating disease killing olive trees in southern Italy.
Nov. 6, 2013
Italy Seeks Help to Contain Olive Tree Killer
Emergency E.U. funds are understood to have been promised to Italy to help limit the spread of a plant disease killing olive trees.
Oct. 30, 2013
Fears Disease Could Spell Disaster for Europe’s Olive Trees
A plant disease is said to have already infected tens of thousands of olive trees -- many of them a century-old -- in Italy's Puglia region.