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Jan. 17, 2018
Stopping Xylella a 'Top Priority,' Greek Official Says
No manifestation of the disease has been documented in Greece, and the deputy minister of Rural Development said he wants to keep it that way.
Jan. 10, 2018
New Project in Greece Aims to Decrypt Domestic Olive Cultivars
Greece seeks to analyze the genome of olives to safekeep its cultivars and make better products.
Dec. 27, 2017
Unilever to Sell Its Olive Oil Business in Greece
After years of dominance, Unilever is about to withdraw from the Greek olive oil market.
Dec. 7, 2017 Europe
Nov. 30, 2017 Business
Nov. 28, 2017 World
Nov. 27, 2017 Business
Nov. 21, 2017 Europe
In Western Greece, Hail Punches Olives to the Ground Just Before Harvest
Nov. 15, 2017
Athens Conference Aims to Increase Global Market Share for Greek Oils
The olive oil scientific society FILAIOS will be hosting a conference at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at 5:00 PM tomorrow (November 16th, 2017).
Nov. 10, 2017
In Greece, a Challenge for Olive Sector Innovators
A contest for olive oil industry innovators in Greece will begin November 15.
Nov. 8, 2017
Greek Event on Hospitality and New 'Cruet Ban'
The benefits of standardized olive oil in the food service industry will be highlighted during a November 15 event in Athens.
Nov. 8, 2017
Drought Unlikely to Affect Yield, Say Some Greek Producers
Dry conditions over the last six months in Greece have created anxiety in the olive oil industry over yield this season. Producers are reporting, however, that their production might be better than expected.
Aug. 8, 2017
The Unstoppable Journey of Yanni's Olive Grove
How this resourceful Greek couple transformed their struggling olive tree business into an award-winning olive oil producer on the frontlines of cutting-edge research in the battle against Alzheimer's.
Aug. 7, 2017
'Olive Tree House' Wins 3 Design Awards
The Olive House by Eva Sopeoglou in Greece is turning heads with its innovative and sustainable design which mimics the shadows created by olive trees and brings them indoors.
Jun. 13, 2017
Economic Downturn Spurs Return to Family Farms
In the face of economic hardships, many young Greeks return to work the family olive groves that have been kept in their families for generations.
May. 2, 2017
Greek Olive Oil Producers React to NYIOOC Wins
Producers, marketers, and exporters of this year's best Greek olive oils share what their NYIOOC awards mean to them, how they manage to produce olive oils good enough to earn top honors, and how this fits in with their company philosophies.
Apr. 3, 2017
Route To Sustainable Tourism In Greece Lined With Olive Oil
Olive oil has great potential in marketing Greek tourism destinations and can be used as a tool of sustainable development, a researcher noted.
Mar. 16, 2017
3rd Cretan Olive Oil Competition: Impressive Results in a Difficult Year
The third edition of the competition had more entries and a higher percentage of organic olive oils than in previous years.
Jan. 20, 2017
Project in Greece Converts Olive Cultivation Into a Climate Management Tool
For four years, the oLIVE CLIMA Project in Greece has tackled challenges posed by climate change in the Mediterranean by introducing innovative techniques to convert olive cultivation into a climate management tool.
Dec. 31, 2016
Greeks Stock Up on Staples Before Tax Increase
Taxes in Greece will increase on January 1st on basic products such as tobacco, coffee and olive oil. Locals and traders are stocking up before the higher costs take effect.
Dec. 6, 2016
Lower Output in Greece Blamed on Climate
Affected by extended heat and fly attacks, Greece's annual olive oil output is forecast to drop by 17 percent, and Italy's more than double that. Still, Greece remains a surplus country with a loyal client base and strong export potential.
Nov. 4, 2016
New Method for Identifying Olive Cultivars
The identification olive cultivars according to the appearance of leaves and fruit is expected to serve as the basis for a phone app and contributions to a new international olive tree database.
Sep. 20, 2016
Greek Farmers Expect Lower Yields as Harvest Nears
The olive fly, a heat wave, and a drought are likely to lead to a reduced production of 200,000 to 250,000 metric tons of olive oil in Greece this year.