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Feb. 13, 2012
Cooperative Run by Volunteers Preserves a Provençal Tradition
Volunteers run a small cooperative mill in the Provence. Life is not always easy but they are intent on keeping the Provençal tradition.
Feb. 8, 2012
New System Recycles Waste Water from Olive Mills
The andalusian company Bioazul from Malaga, has developed a recycling system for the reuse of wash waters of olives called Algatec, based on algae and sunlight to decontaminate wasted waters.
Feb. 6, 2012
New Zealand's Central Otago province, with early winters and short summers, produces exceptional olive oils with unique characteristics that impress national judges year after year.
Jan. 28, 2012 Production
Jan. 27, 2012 Production
Trials and Tribulations of Commercial Olive Oil Production in the U.K.
Jan. 25, 2012 Production
Jan. 10, 2012 Production
New California Conference to Discuss Marketing Order, High-Density Farming
Dec. 27, 2011 Production
Dec. 15, 2011
Council Launches Seminar Series on Cultivation and Olive Oil Quality
The International Olive Council is this week hosting a seminar on olive cultivation and olive oil quality issues, the first of what it intends to be ongoing events designed to address topical issues and share expertise.
Dec. 15, 2011
Commercial Olive Cultivation Begins in India
India's western state of Rajasthan is all set to begin the commerical cultivation of olive. Large farmers in the state have shown keen inclination towards olive cultivation.
Dec. 6, 2011
Pakistan Promotes Olive Cultivation in Punjab
The government of Pakistan is promoting the cultivation of olives in selected areas of Punjab, which are suited for olive farming. A comprehensive plan for olive production has been prepared.
Dec. 4, 2011
Researchers Make Biodegradable Plastic Bottles from Olive Skins
A Spanish scientist has found a way to make biodegradable plastic bottles from a derivative of olive skins.
Nov. 28, 2011
Meeting Up with Shimon Lavee, and The One About the Holy Tree
The former IOC president says only Spain will be able to, in the long run, compete with the efficiency of the Southern Hemisphere's modern processing.
Nov. 22, 2011
Private Farms in India Set to Begin Olive Cultivation
Following successful field trials over the last three years in the government land, the state is now ready to expand the scope of olive cultivation to private farmers.
Nov. 17, 2011
After Drought, Downpours Wash Away Catalonian Harvest
Drought reduced the potential olive harvest before widespread rain washed much of it to the ground - causing the loss of up to 70 percent of production.
Nov. 14, 2011
Kalamata Conference Examines Modern Olive Oil Production and Sustainability
Scientists and olive oil industry professionals discussed the current status of the oil mills in Greece and sustainable production methods.
Nov. 6, 2011
Spain's Olive Harvest Marked by Lower Yields, Too Many Workers
With hordes heading to Andalusia looking for work at harvest time many will be turned away this year, while low prices and yield will cause some farmers to let the olives rot.
Oct. 31, 2011
Some Relief for Dry Andalusian Olives
After 52 days of dry skies and above-average heat, Andalusia’s wrinkly olives finally relieved their thirst last week. But welcome though it was, the rain came too late to avoid some losses in non-irrigated areas of the region.
Oct. 17, 2011
Olive Fly Adds to Andalusian Woes
Lack of rain is not the only reason forecasts of another bumper year of olive oil production are viewed cautiously in Spain – the olive fruit fly has reared its fearsome head earlier and in greater numbers.
Oct. 16, 2011
Study Recommends Olive Oil Byproduct as Organic Fertilizer
Recent studies conducted at the Universidad de Sevilla’s School of Agricultural Engineering concluded that alperujo, a sub-product of olives obtained after milling and pressing, can be reused as fertilizer in organic farming.
Oct. 11, 2011
Jaén Hoping for Rain as Olive Harvest Looms
It's autumn in Jaén, the center of world olive oil production, but unrelenting heat and four months without rain has fueled talk of a 30 percent fall in its olive harvest this year.
Oct. 11, 2011
September Heat Means Early Harvest, Less Olive Oil in Italy
While it is estimated that the high temperatures -- the second highest on record since 1800 -- will reduce olive oil production by about 10 percent, the quality of the oil is supposed to be good.
Oct. 6, 2011
Fratelli Aprile: The Art of Extra Virgin
With a great attention for local culture and contemporary art, Daniele and Roberto Aprile link tradition and innovation to produce a unique brand of extra virgin.