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Apr. 10, 2014
Data on Italy’s Carryover Olive Oil Stocks Too 'Sensitive' to Release
Details of Italy’s olive oil stocks at the start of the current season could disturb the market, the European Commission has told Olive Oil Times.
Dec. 3, 2013
Europe Puzzled by Olive Tree Epidemic
Scientists are trying to determine how to prevent the spread of the devastating disease killing olive trees in southern Italy.
Nov. 11, 2013
EU Olive Oil Sector Eager for Details of New School Promotion Plan
A plan to promote olive oil and table olives in schools is among matters likely to be discussed at the European Commission’s Advisory Group on Olives and Derived Products.
Nov. 6, 2013 World
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Oct. 24, 2013 World
Oct. 17, 2013 Europe
Aug. 15, 2013 Food & Cooking
Mediterranean Food Producers See Red Over U.K. 'Traffic Light' Labels
Jul. 11, 2013
Refillable Oil Bottles Banned in Spanish Bars and Restaurants
The Spanish government is preparing a royal decree banning refillable olive oil containers in restaurants and bars.
Jun. 13, 2013
Madrid Workshop Defines International Study on Olive Oil Fraud Detection
An international research project on olive oil authentication will be funded by the European Union.
May. 29, 2013
Spain Denies Request for Details of Olive Oil Audits
Spain has objected to a request to release details of its audits of the accuracy of olive oil labels.
May. 24, 2013
Cioloș On Europe's Olive Oil Backflip
European Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Cioloș explains why he froze his plan to ban refillable olive oil bottles from restaurants.
May. 23, 2013
Cioloş U-Turn Surprises Farmers' Union
The union representing European farmers from 36 countries blamed the Commissioner’s u-turn on political pressure.
May. 23, 2013
Refillable Olive Oil Bottle Ban Put On Ice
The European Commission has shelved its ban refillable bottles in restaurants in the face of “strong” consumer opposition.
May. 22, 2013
Widespread Backlash Over Refillable Olive Oil Bottle Ban
Europe's ban on refillable olive oil bottles has been described as silly, crazy, and likely to increase costs and waste.
May. 21, 2013
Decision Against Greece Upheld for CAP Violations
Greece will need to get by with $320 million less subsidies, after to a court found it failed to comply with CAP rules.
May. 16, 2013
Europe to Ban Refillable Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants
Olive oil in restaurants and bars in Europe will have to be in properly-labeled, non-reusable containers from next year.
May. 2, 2013
Spanish Olive Oil Gets €8 Million for New Promotional Campaigns
The European Commission has allocated €8 million to the promotion of Spanish olive oil throughout the Europe and other markets around the world.
Apr. 23, 2013
Experts in Olive Oil Authentication Called to Madrid Workshop
Olive oil authentication will be under the spotlight at an invitation-only scientific workshop to be held in Madrid from June 10-11.
Mar. 8, 2013
Olive Oil Sector Eyes European Vote Next Week
Europe’s olive oil sector will come a step closer to knowing its fate when the full European Parliament votes in Strasbourg next week.
Feb. 4, 2013
Europe Closer to Banning Refillable Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants
Reusable olive oil cruets would effectively be banned in restaurants and cafes across the Europe from next year, under proposed changes.
Jan. 25, 2013
Details Emerge of Europe's Crackdown on Olive Oil Fraud
Proposed anti-fraud measures in the European Union would require member states to do more targeted checks of olive oil.
Jan. 24, 2013
Objections Raised to Kalamata PDO Amendment
The ‘Kalamata’ PDO amendment will not be a smooth process -- objections have been raised and more time will be needed to sort things out.