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Dec. 10, 2015
Consumer Group Prepares for Class Action in Wake ofextra virgin olive oil Fraud Scandal
The consumer group Codacons is offering free registration to those who say they've been affected by the latest scandal involving the sale of substandard olive oil.
Dec. 3, 2015
Police Uncover 7,000-Ton Olive Oil Fraud in Italy
The oil was sold on the Italian and international markets, in US and Japan, with the statement '100 percent Italian' on the label for an illicit turnover estimated to be in the "tens of millions of euros," according to the State Forestry Corps.
Dec. 2, 2015
Taiwan and U.K. Delegations Tour Italian Olive Oil Centers
Buyers and journalists are in Italy with the hope of expanding trade in olive oils from Tuscany, Campania and Lombardy.
Nov. 13, 2015 Europe
World's Largest Olive Oil Producer Responds to Fraud Allegations
Nov. 10, 2015 World
Doing Hard Time in Italy's Last Island Prison Means Making Olive Oil
Nov. 3, 2015 Production
Oct. 26, 2015 Fairs, Competitions
Oct. 22, 2015 World
Jul. 1, 2015
L’Oro del Benàco Celebrates Best of Lake Garda
The largest lake of Italy has a great influence on the climate on its banks and is the heart of the world's northernmost olive oil production region.
Mar. 31, 2015
On the Importance of Olive Tree Pruning
“It is fundamental to live like the plant in order to understand what it needs,” the pruner reveals. "Foliage and wood must always be in harmony."
Mar. 25, 2015
Olio Capitale Hands Baton to Milan Expo
Olio Capitale in Trieste, which wrapped up its ninth edition last week, showed that even after the worst of harvests Italian olive oil shines.
Feb. 25, 2015
Proposal to Include Apulia's 'Plain of Olive Trees' on Unesco List
Three municipalities have joined forces to protect an area with a concentration of thousand-year-old olive trees.
Feb. 15, 2015
Olio Capitale Takes Aim at International Markets
Trieste will host the 9th Olio Capitale, Italy's exhibition dedicated to quality extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 13, 2015
The beautiful town in Tuscany hosts the third edition of ExtraLucca, a cultural and culinary event dedicated to extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 9, 2015
New Sunrise for an Ancient Town
It is a magic moment for this city illuminated by the first lights of a new beginning in the name of olive oil tradition and its future.
Jan. 27, 2015
After Bruising Season, Italy Combats Fraud and Invests in its Future
The minister of agriculture organized a meeting with stakeholders to "relaunch" a core sector of the Italian economy.
Jan. 19, 2015
Olives Reach New Heights in Valtellina
One of the consequences of rising temperatures is that it's now possible to cultivate olive trees where it was previously unthinkable.
Jan. 5, 2015
Seggiano Suspends Olive Tree in City Wall
In Seggiano (Tuscany) you can visit a Museum where an olive tree producing the local olive oil (Olivastra saggianese variety) was installed
Dec. 15, 2014
After the Olive Fruit Fly and Bacterial Blight, the Dreaded Starling
There is little relief in this "Black Year" for Italian olive oil with challenges seeming to come from every direction.
Dec. 15, 2014
The Sicilian wine and oil producers have let go of their closely-held family recipes.
Dec. 8, 2014
Apulia Asks Italian Government for Help with Olive Tree Epidemic
The president of Apulia sent a letter to the Italian Prime Minister for an urgent meeting over the year-long Xylella fastidiosa epidemic.
Dec. 8, 2014
Eight Accused in €3M Sale of 'Italian' Olive Oil from Unknown Sources
Following the case of untraceable oil seized in Tuscany, another scandal arising from the scarcity of Italian olive oil was uncovered this week.
Dec. 4, 2014
Rome Journal: Teaching Kids About Healthy Eating
The importance of healthy eating from a young age is seen as a necessity in Italian culture. Italy is one of the healthiest countries in the world and the key lies in the education of healthy eating at a young age.