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Mar. 2, 2016
Schoolchildren Celebrate 'Andalusia Day' with Traditional Breakfast of Toast and Olive Oil
In celebration of Andalucía Day, the region distributes thousands of bottles of olive oil to schools, encouraging children to eat one of Spain’s most traditional breakfast dishes, toast with olive oil.
Feb. 1, 2016
Course for Advanced Tasters at McEvoy Ranch
On February 8, noted researcher Agustí Romero will teach a course examining the causes of various olive oil attributes.
Dec. 10, 2015
In Morocco, a Program to Improve Agricultural and Industrial Practices in the Olive Sector
Representing five percent of the country's gross domestic product, olive production is one of the focal points of the Green Morocco Project, or Plan Maroc Vert.
Nov. 16, 2015 World
Aug. 3, 2015 Tasting Olive Oil
Jul. 16, 2015 Production
Ravetti Returns to Lead World-Class Milling Course at UC Davis
Jul. 7, 2015 Tasting Olive Oil
Jun. 12, 2015 Trade Events
Jun. 1, 2015
Olive Center Offers Two Courses for Olive Oil Sensory Evaluation
The UC Davis Olive Center is offering its 12th and 13th Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Courses starting June 15.
May. 4, 2015
Olive Oil Flows Through Expo2015 and Beyond
Olive oil will be on stage both inside the Expo area and in other locations which will welcome visitors with tastings, meetings and food tours.
Feb. 18, 2015
UC Davis Olive Center Plans Two-Part Sensory Evaluation Course for Spring
The UC Davis Olive Center will conduct its sensory evaluation course this June at the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater.
Jan. 5, 2015
Seggiano Suspends Olive Tree in City Wall
In Seggiano (Tuscany) you can visit a Museum where an olive tree producing the local olive oil (Olivastra saggianese variety) was installed
Dec. 4, 2014
Rome Journal: Teaching Kids About Healthy Eating
The importance of healthy eating from a young age is seen as a necessity in Italian culture. Italy is one of the healthiest countries in the world and the key lies in the education of healthy eating at a young age.
Nov. 28, 2014
Two Courses in Verona for Aspiring Olive Oil Experts
Two olive oil courses in Verona next March will coincide with the international wine competition and exposition Vinitaly.
Nov. 22, 2014
Tasting School of Valencia Promotes Olive Oil Excellence
The Escuela Valenciana de Cata hosted the latest in its series of educational programs on producing, using and sharing extra virgin olive oil.
Nov. 10, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil, Main Protagonist at Fórum Gastronómico
Mexico was the guest country but Spanish olive oil was the main protagonist at the Fórum Gastronómico hosted in Barcelona.
Oct. 16, 2014
Cooking Congress Prompts Chefs to Explore Ancient Mediterranean Cuisine
The first Mediterranean Cooking Congress offered chefs from eight Mediterranean nations the opportunity to explore the roots of their cooking heritage.
Oct. 3, 2014
UC Davis Master Milling Course to Squeeze Out Another Day
The expanded, four-day course will train people to be exceptional olive oil producers through world-class instruction on the nuances of the craft.
Aug. 2, 2014
Day of Olive Oil at Washington's Smithsonian
An interactive program explored olive oil from its historical and cultural origins to its place in modern culinary applications.
Jun. 26, 2014
Olive Oil School Wraps Up Its First Semester
After a summer break, the school says it will introduce a new, expanded catalog of online courses for its fall 2014 semester.
Jun. 11, 2014
'Food Is Medicine' Seminar Highlights Health Benefits of Olive Oil
The free event is aimed at healthcare professionals and features presentations on the positive effects of consuming extra virgin olive oil.
Jun. 9, 2014
An Extra Virgin Olive Oil Handbook
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Handbook edited by Claudio Peri is a welcome resource for anyone who has been following the olive oil quality conversation
Jun. 9, 2014
Sonoma Course Explores The Intricacies of Olive Oil
A one-day short course offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will give students a chance to learn from the masters.