Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée
Dec. 17, 2012
New EU Law on Agricultural Product Origins
The precise providence of olive oil can be guaranteed through advanced scientific methods, and is now the basis of an important marketing tool.
Dec. 12, 2010
The Rebirth of Corsican Olive Oil
Thanks to the growing appreciation of quality olive oil, Corsicans are again managing their orchards with pride and developing their olive oil with passion.
Dec. 4, 2010
Emily Monaco ducks into a chocolate exhibition in Paris and discovers a unique treat from the Mediterranean port city of Marseille made with extra virgin olive oil.
Sep. 24, 2010
Moulin de Villevieille, Pride of the Garrigues
Members of the award-winning Moulin de Villevieille range from civil servants to farmers, librarians to mechanical engineers. Passion, rather than cash, seems to be the driving force.
Jul. 27, 2010
Olive Oil Council Considers 80 New Origin Denominations
The majority of these new denominations would apply to olive oil producing nations outside the European Union, like Argentina and Palestine.