Nov. 21, 2017
In Western Greece, Hail Punches Olives to the Ground Just Before Harvest
Stormy weather in western parts of Greece pummeled olive trees at the worst possible moment.
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 Business
Nov. 8, 2017 Business
Aug. 8, 2017 Health
Aug. 7, 2017 World
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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.
Aug. 1, 2016
Greek Olive Branch Sent to Rio to Symbolize Peace in Olympics Opening Ceremony
Branches from the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves have been used in ceremonies at each summer Olympics since the Athens Games in 2004. The wreath cutting ceremony was accompanied by an ancient dance ritual.
Jul. 3, 2016
Kyriakos Mamidakis, Award-Winning Olive Oil Producer, Dies
Mamidakis ran a large oil and gas company and produced an award-winning olive oil on his family's Estate on Crete.
Jun. 10, 2016
Innovations, Discoveries and Breakthroughs in Ancient Olympia
The Oleocanthal International Society Conference and Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards featured breakthroughs in olive oil research, a new olive tree varietal, and an olive oil competition for high-phenolic oils.
May. 26, 2016
For Children Visiting Crete, a Free Book on Olive Oil Culture
The Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities and the International Olive Council are offering free copies of two educational books about olive oil to the children of tourists who visit Crete, Greece.
May. 2, 2016
Producers of the Best Greek Olive Oils React to Their NYIOOC Awards
Award-winning Greek producers discuss their reactions to the New York International Olive Oil Competition results and their efforts to produce the best olive oils in the world.
Apr. 16, 2016
Few Greek Olive Oils Shine at 2016 NYIOOC
While twenty took awards at the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the success rate of Greek olive oils fell far behind the other major producing countries.
Mar. 25, 2016
2nd Olive Oil Competition Highlights Cretan Brands
The 2nd Cretan Olive Oil Competition took place March 19 to 20 in Rethymno, Crete, awarding prizes for the best standardized conventional and organic Cretan extra virgin olive oils from the 2015-16 production season.