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Feb. 4, 2019
Greek Producers Report Poor Harvest for Quantity, Quality
After a bad harvest, olive farmers and oil producers may not be able to receive compensation. However, small producers have a chance to shine in a depleted field of competitors.
Feb. 4, 2019
Spanish Senators Demand Investigation of Turkish Imports
The search is on to determine whether stolen Syrian olive oil has been imported into Spain under the guise of 'Made in Turkey.' A criminal investigation could be coming.
Jan. 29, 2019
Olive Farming Around the 'Navel of the World'
After years of decline and neglect, olive farming and oil production are making a comeback in the historic Greek region.
Jan. 29, 2019 World
Jan. 23, 2019 Health
Jan. 21, 2019 World
Blockchain Technology Adds Transparency to Spain's Olive Oil Industry
Jan. 17, 2019 Business
International Shortage of Olive Oil to Be Compensated by Spain
Jan. 16, 2019 World
Herzegovian Farmer Looks to Keep Momentum After New York Win
Jan. 15, 2019
Turkey Accused of Selling Stolen Syrian Olive Oil as Its Own
Several different groups ranging from politicians to non-governmental organizations and news outlets have documented the alleged plunder of Syrian olive oil.
Jan. 8, 2019
EU Report Predicts Rise in Production While Consumption Slips
By 2030, the European Commission estimates that production and exports will rise from the major olive oil-producing EU countries, but consumption will sink as prices rise and lifestyles change.
Sep. 17, 2018
E.U. - Japan Trade Deal Brings Opportunities to Olive Oil Exporters
Many European agricultural products will enjoy reduced taxes or an entirely tax-free status when exported to Japan, opening the way for EU farmers and exporters to penetrate a market of 127 million people.
Mar. 27, 2018
European Commission Seeks Feedback on Labeling Rules
Actors in the olive oil sector and consumers have been asked for their feedback on proposed amendments to EU rules on the labeling of olive oil.
Jan. 3, 2018
Turkish Olive Oil Giant Opening New Facility in Germany
In a move seen as an opportunity for the Turkish firm to circumvent the European Union’s import quota on Turkish olive oil, Marmarabirlik, is preparing to open storage and processing facilities in Cologne, Germany.
Dec. 14, 2017
EU Helps Sustainable Growers in Spain, But US Tariffs on Table Olives Loom
As Europe helps farmers adopt sustainable agricultural practices in olive groves, the legality of proposed U.S. tariffs on Spanish table olives is contested.
Nov. 30, 2017
Greek Politician Voices Concern for Sector's Vulerability
The problems of south European olive oil producers and ways to face them were expressed in a written question by European Parliament Member, Manolis Kefalogiannis.
Oct. 26, 2017
EU Measure Spares Monumental Trees as New Xylella Cases Emerge
New measures allow replanting trees in the infected area and allow the sparing of uncontaminated monumental olive trees. Meanwhile, new cases of infected plants have appeared further north.
Oct. 18, 2017
EU Report Predicts 45 percent Increase in Olive Oil Exports by 2026
The report outlines the current state of the European Union's olive and olive oil sector and examines challenges and future prospects.
Sep. 19, 2017
UK Calls for Action to Prevent Xylella's Arrival
Environment Secretary Michael Grove said Europe needs to step up its protection to halt the spread of the disease and demanded more checks on high-risk plants.
Aug. 17, 2017
UK Food Safety Concerns Remain Despite New Inspections Framework
Food policy experts fear that new Food Standards Agency measures don't adequately address food safety concerns after the Brexit.
Aug. 1, 2017
'Oleum' Project Seeks Better Solutions to Protect Olive Oil Authenticity
Part of Europe's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program is an ambitious plan to find common approaches and analytical tools to check the quality and authenticity of olive oil.
Jul. 31, 2017
Europol Warns Fake Products on the Rise Across EU
Europol has warned producers and consumers of the continuing misuse and counterfeiting of geographical indication food products in Europe.
Jul. 17, 2017
Agreement Reached on New EU Organic Food Rules
After lengthy negotiations, EU negotiators have agreed on new rules for EU organic products.
Jul. 6, 2017
EU Project Aims to Improve Mediterranean Olive Oil Sector Competitiveness
A new project will develop quality control and production techniques to aid producers while educating consumers about high-phenolic olive oil's health benefits and certifying those health benefits