May. 2, 2016
Concerns About Dimethoate Ban Among French Olive Growers
Following a ban on the use of the insecticide dimethoate in France, French olive growers are concerned about the risk of damage to olive trees by the olive fruit fly, and increasing production costs.
Mar. 22, 2016
France Cuts Proposed Tax Hike on Palm Oil
Growers in Indonesia and Malaysia protested strongly to the French Government and managed to slash a proposed surtax on palm oil before the law was finally passed.
Feb. 19, 2016
Xylella Fastidiosa Continues to Spread in Corsica
The spread of the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium on the French island of Corsica has been a cause of concern since the first case was detected last summer in Propriano.
Nov. 27, 2015 Europe
Sep. 28, 2015 Production
Aug. 3, 2015 Europe
Mar. 3, 2015 World
Mar. 2, 2015 Production
Feb. 2, 2015
Olive Oil in France Rife with Deception and Fraud, Report Finds
Recent checks in France revealed widespread problems with falsely labeled olive oils.
Nov. 3, 2014
Add France to Growing List of Poor Harvests
The olive fly enjoyed a mild winter in Provence this year, devastating crops and the region's prized olive oils.
May. 13, 2014
Three French producers, submitting oils to the huge New York competition for the first time, took home three coveted quality awards.
Feb. 17, 2014
'Espérantine' Olive Oil Chocolates: Original and Full of Flavor
Francesco Martorana crafts Marseille's celebrated olive leaf-shaped chocolates with organic olive oil, almonds and mint.
Jan. 20, 2014
Fifty Years After Fortuné Arizzi's Vision, An Award-Wining Olive Oil
Fortuné Arizzi recognized the exceptional terroir of Les Mées and, fortunately for us, convinced his wife to invest in an olive orchard.
Dec. 4, 2013
French Growers Encouraged to Go Organic
French olive oil producers are being encouraged to go organic.
Jul. 10, 2013
In France, A 'High School of Olive Oil Tasting'
Fabienne Roux created a school for olive oil tasting in France, where she trains chefs and others in olive oil's finer points.
Jun. 25, 2013
Barjol Attends Trade Group Meeting in France
The director of the International Olive Council presented an update on world production, imports, exports and consumption.
Mar. 8, 2013
Olive Oil Based 'Marseille Soap' in Danger
The most famous soap in the world has many imitators, and now the makers of authentic Savon de Marseille are beginning to fight back.
Dec. 10, 2012
Promising Results for New Test for Pesticide Residues in Olive Oil
Biosensors that appear to offer a cheap and fast way to detect insecticide residues in olive oil have been developed by a team of French and Moroccan scientists.
Sep. 12, 2012
Olive Oil Not Always Local at Provence Markets
Sometimes the olive oils sold at local markets throughout the South of France are anything but local, and French producers say customers are being tricked.
Aug. 28, 2012
The traditional Niçois dish resembling a crispy pancake is made from the most basic of ingredients: olive oil, chickpea flour, water, salt and pepper – it’s simple to make, and delicious.
Aug. 14, 2012
French Association AFIDOL Blames Bad Weather for €300k Loss
The French interprofessional organization recently introduced stickers to help consumers identify olives and olive oil produced in France.
May. 22, 2012
France University Offers Degree in Olive Oil
Students in the University of Montpellier program can earn a Diplôme Universitaire (DU) d'Oléologie, or a university specialization diploma in olive oil.
Apr. 2, 2012
Olive Regions Work on Joint Strategy to Maintain EU Subsidies
A new olive oil lobby group is urgently preparing a position paper to protect its members from threatended subsidy cuts by the European Commission.