Aug. 16, 2023
Croatia' award-winning producers would like more restaurants to serve local extra virgin olive oils.
Aug. 7, 2023
In Greece, Olive Oil Remains Absent from Restaurant and Tavern Tables
The use of bulk olive oil in cruets for customer consumption has been banned in eateries since 2018. However, sealed, non-refillable bottles have failed to replace them.
Jun. 20, 2023
Reviews Pour in for Starbucks Oleato
From indigestion to pleasantly nutty notes, customers in the United States and Europe have come to mixed conclusions about the olive oil-infused coffee beverages.
Apr. 22, 2023
Olive Oil Prices Rising Faster than Inflation in Italy
Olive oil prices at origin in Italy are 46 percent higher than last year, driving up the costs of other popular foods.
Mar. 23, 2023
Starbucks Expands Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line to U.S. Stores
Partana extra virgin olive oil, used to brew the Oleato, will also be sold separately in participating stores.
Feb. 22, 2023
Starbucks Introduces Olive Oil-Infused Coffee in Italy
A new line of cold coffee beverages is made with Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Jan. 30, 2023 News Briefs
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Makes Good Pizza Even Better, Researchers Find
Jan. 17, 2023 News Briefs
Dec. 14, 2022 Business
In Spain, Household Olive Oil Sales Fall While Overall Consumption Rises
May. 3, 2022 Business
Campaign in Crete Urges Hospitality Establishments to Choose Local Olive Oils
Mar. 4, 2019 Health
Ban on Trans Fats in NYC Restaurants Reduces Cardiovascular Risk
Feb. 15, 2017
Spanish Trade Group Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Cruet Decree
The Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the rules forbidding the refilling of olive oil bottles in restaurants.
Jan. 31, 2017
To Reduce Food Waste, Tweak the Food Supply Chain, Researcher Says
Research from Sweden says there are certain improvement actions wholesalers, producers and retailers can take to reduce "criminally" huge food waste in Europe and its impact on the environment.
Sep. 20, 2016
Ongoing Battle Over Refillable Bottles in Spain
Efforts continue to ensure that restaurants, hotels and caterers are in compliance with the Spanish Royal Decree that prohibits refilling olive oil bottles. This summer a council in Jaen and a farmers association have taken new measures.
Mar. 10, 2015
In Naples, Pairing Pizza with Local EVOOs
Naples' renowned pizzeria La Notizia, organized a full-day event dedicated to pizza and olive oil. But not just any pizza, and not just any olive oil.
Mar. 5, 2015
Roundtable to Offer Practical, Peer-to-Peer Approach to Mediterranean Diet
Organizers of the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable say it's "the first event to bring the topic of the Mediterranean Diet to a really practical level."
Jan. 6, 2015
Researchers Studying System for Controlled Olive Oil Distribution
A University of Florence team will analyze the effect of controlled conditions on olive oil chemistry and quality.
Oct. 27, 2014
Italy Adopts EU Provisions on Non-Refillable Bottles
The new legislation, Quality and Transparency of the Supply Chain of Olive Oils, formally adopts new rules for olive oil labeling and packaging.