conferences
Aug. 10, 2022
Yale to Host Fourth Olive Oil Symposium in Rome
Researchers and industry players will gather to discuss business, environment, health, marketing and policy as they pertain to the olive oil world.
Apr. 6, 2022
Improving Olive Grove Biodiversity Helps Fight Xylella Fastidiosa and Climate Change
Scientists and farmers at the latest LIFE Resilience project workshop in Portugal discussed how nature and technology will shape the future of European olive growing.
Mar. 16, 2022
Med-Gold Project Will Present New Climate Service Tool for Farmers This Month
An online conference is scheduled for March 29 and 30. Attendees will get the chance to see how early adopters are using the new climate services.
Feb. 16, 2022
Health and Sustainability in the Spotlight at 3rd Yale Symposium
The symposium brought professionals from across the industry together to discuss how to better communicate olive oil's health and environmental benefits to consumers.
Dec. 20, 2021
Promotion of MedDiet Aligns with U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals
Highlighting the need for public-private-sector cooperation, the Mediterranean Diet Foundation set out its strategy for meeting the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
Nov. 15, 2021
Med-Gold Project to Host Workshops for Olive Sector
The workshops will cover how to use and assess the wealth of data collected on its new dashboard regarding climate change, disease spread and pest behavior.
May. 6, 2021 News Briefs
Olive Pests and Disease Will Be Focus of International Conference in October
Apr. 26, 2021 News Briefs
Jun. 10, 2019 News Briefs
Oct. 3, 2018 N. America
Sep. 25, 2018 N. America
Jul. 11, 2018
CEO of Largest Olive Oil Company Calls the Industry's Business Model 'Broken'
Pierluigi Tosato spoke today to a group representing major importers and said the industry was going about it all wrong.
May. 17, 2018
Fourth Olive Oil Conference Coming to Chicago Area
Producers, importers and retailers will gather to hear from speakers discussing a wide range of topics, from olive oil health and nutrition to strengthening quality controls and standards.
Jan. 22, 2018
Simplifying Science is the Goal of New U.S. Marketing Campaign
At a California conference, the International Olive Council laid out its plan to translate the wealth of proven health benefits to growing consumer consumption.
Nov. 15, 2017
Athens Conference Aims to Increase Global Market Share for Greek Oils
The olive oil scientific society FILAIOS will be hosting a conference at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at 5:00 PM tomorrow (November 16th, 2017).
Nov. 9, 2017
European Conference on Xylella Fastidiosa: Finding Answers to a Global Problem
An event at the University of the Balearic Islands will provide a platform for in-depth discussion on the results of research into X. fastidiosa and its vectors, in support of on-going efforts to control the European outbreaks.
Oct. 12, 2017
2nd 'Food Values' Conference Held in Tuscany
Experts from a wide range of backgrounds met at Villa Pecori Giraldi in Borgo San Lorenzo to discuss the relevance of the Mediterranean diet and explore new approaches and proposals.
Jun. 28, 2016
Milan to Host First World Conference on Mediterranean Diet
The aim of the two-day international conference is to “revitalize the Med Diet, from a healthy dietary pattern to a healthy Mediterranean sustainable lifestyle.”
Jul. 19, 2010
4th Beyond Extra Virgin Conference to Focus on Olive Oil Excellence
Billed as an "International Conference on Olive Oil Flavor and Excellence," Beyond Extra Virgin IV will focus on the sensory qualities of what's referred to as super-premium olive oil.