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Aug. 16, 2023

Restaurateurs, Producers in Croatia Debate Charging Extra for Local Olive Oils

Croatia' award-winning producers would like more restaurants to serve local extra virgin olive oils.

Aug. 7, 2023

In Greece, Olive Oil Remains Absent from Restaurant and Tavern Tables

The use of bulk olive oil in cruets for customer consumption has been banned in eateries since 2018. However, sealed, non-refillable bottles have failed to replace them.

Jun. 20, 2023

Reviews Pour in for Starbucks Oleato

From indigestion to pleasantly nutty notes, customers in the United States and Europe have come to mixed conclusions about the olive oil-infused coffee beverages.

Apr. 22, 2023

Olive Oil Prices Rising Faster than Inflation in Italy

Olive oil prices at origin in Italy are 46 percent higher than last year, driving up the costs of other popular foods.

Mar. 23, 2023

Starbucks Expands Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line to U.S. Stores

Partana extra virgin olive oil, used to brew the Oleato, will also be sold separately in participating stores.

Feb. 22, 2023

Starbucks Introduces Olive Oil-Infused Coffee in Italy

A new line of cold coffee beverages is made with Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.

Feb. 15, 2017

Spanish Trade Group Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Cruet Decree

The Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the rules forbidding the refilling of olive oil bottles in restaurants.

Jan. 31, 2017

To Reduce Food Waste, Tweak the Food Supply Chain, Researcher Says

Research from Sweden says there are certain improvement actions wholesalers, producers and retailers can take to reduce "criminally" huge food waste in Europe and its impact on the environment.

Sep. 20, 2016

Ongoing Battle Over Refillable Bottles in Spain

Efforts continue to ensure that restaurants, hotels and caterers are in compliance with the Spanish Royal Decree that prohibits refilling olive oil bottles. This summer a council in Jaen and a farmers association have taken new measures.

Mar. 10, 2015

In Naples, Pairing Pizza with Local EVOOs

Naples' renowned pizzeria La Notizia, organized a full-day event dedicated to pizza and olive oil. But not just any pizza, and not just any olive oil.

Mar. 5, 2015

Roundtable to Offer Practical, Peer-to-Peer Approach to Mediterranean Diet

Organizers of the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable say it's "the first event to bring the topic of the Mediterranean Diet to a really practical level."

Jan. 6, 2015

Researchers Studying System for Controlled Olive Oil Distribution

A University of Florence team will analyze the effect of controlled conditions on olive oil chemistry and quality.

Oct. 27, 2014

Italy Adopts EU Provisions on Non-Refillable Bottles

The new legislation, Quality and Transparency of the Supply Chain of Olive Oils, formally adopts new rules for olive oil labeling and packaging.

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