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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 Production
Researchers Make Biodegradable Plastic Bottles from Olive Skins
Nov. 28, 2011 Production
Meeting Up with Shimon Lavee, and The One About the Holy Tree
Nov. 22, 2011 Production
Nov. 17, 2011 Production
Nov. 14, 2011 Production
Kalamata Conference Examines Modern Olive Oil Production and Sustainability
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.
Sep. 26, 2011
Pakistan Makes Plans for Olive Oil Production
The government hopes to make Pakistan self-sufficient in the product of olive oil by developing olive orchard cultivation in Punjab.
Sep. 21, 2011
Alfa Laval Unveils Mobile Service for California Millers
Just in time for California’s harvest, the trailer delivers parts and service on location to olive oil mills throughout California and adjoining states, at no extra cost to Alfa Laval customers.
Sep. 17, 2011
New Olive Oil Labeling Rules in Italy Require Clearer Origin Indication
A new decree states that the place of origin must be written in legible characters and in the same field of vision as the category of oil.
Aug. 29, 2011
Gianni Stefanini remembers Marco Mugelli, his friend and teacher.
Aug. 19, 2011
Italy Requires Olive Oil Mills to Register Sales and Purchases Online
Wholesale olive oil millers in Italy are now required to register their purchases and sales with an online reporting system used by various agricultural sectors.
Aug. 15, 2011
Star Fine Foods Launches California-Grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Star, a division of Spanish food giant Borges Mediterranean Group, has launched its first grown-in-California olive oil -- using a blend of Arbequina, Arbosana, and Koroneiki olives grown in the Central Valley.
Jul. 19, 2011
For French Olive Oil Producers, Less is More
Olive oil production in France is tiny compared to its neighbors and there's a "problem with notoriety." Jean Benoit Hugues shares what the interprofessional association Afidol plans to do about lifting the profile, and sales, of French olive oil.
Jun. 28, 2011
South African Olive Oil Goes Wild
When you run down the list of emerging olive oil producing countries don't forget South Africa, with its growing production of quality olive oils and ever more appreciative consumers.