olive oil milling / page 7
Oct. 17, 2016
The First Zero-Impact Olive Mill to Produce Energy
Giovanni Cassese's designed a system built by Pieralisi that might just be the first completely environmentally sustainable olive mill.
Jul. 22, 2016
Master Milling Course Returns to Davis
The program will once again be led by Leandro Ravetti, one of the world’s leading experts in the growing, processing and standards of olive oil.
Dec. 10, 2015
Sustainableextra virgin olive oil Production Reuses All Byproducts
Thanks to the great development of digesters for renewable energy during recent years, humid pomace can be used for the production of biogas.
Jan. 1, 2015 Production
Oct. 3, 2014 Trade Events
May. 16, 2014 Production
Apr. 8, 2013 Production
Study Shows Adding Water Decreases Yield and Quality, Even in Non-Irrigated Olives
Apr. 4, 2013 World
Jan. 14, 2013
One Answer to Higher Profits Might be in the Leaves
Some olive oil producers benefit by selling olive leaves to foreign markets where they are used to make teas.
Nov. 5, 2012
Tasting Fresh Olive Oils in Italy
In Italy the olive picking season has started, with a different schedule for every region and the olive mills are working at full capacity.
Oct. 8, 2012
'Eye-Opening' Milling Course at UC Davis
A three day course at the Olive Center that took a comprehensive look at all aspects of olive oil processing.
Sep. 25, 2012
New Twist on Traditional Olive Press
A Spanish company says it has developed a “breakthrough” for the ancient olive press resulting in olive oil higher in antioxidants.
Jul. 9, 2012
New Phase for Greek Olive Mills
A new environmental law makes things worse for the 2,300 olive mills -- more than half the mills in Greece -- still using the "three-phase" production system.
Jun. 26, 2012
'Oli-PHA' Project Develops Greener Packaging from Olive Mill Waste
A new research project promises an environmentally friendly use for the 30 billion litres of waste water generated around the world each year.
Apr. 23, 2012
Greece's Backroad 'Bulk' Olive Oil Trade
Rural Greeks rely on neighbors and friends to supply olive oil, often lugged home in economical tanks that might last the typical family three or four months.
Apr. 11, 2012
‘Zapping’ May Make Olive Oil Extraction Faster, Cheaper
‘Zapping’ olive paste with pulsed electric fields (PEF) shows promise in improving virgin olive oil yield while reducing energy use and preserving quality.
Feb. 13, 2012
Cooperative Run by Volunteers Preserves a Provençal Tradition
Volunteers run a small cooperative mill in the Provence. Life is not always easy but they are intent on keeping the Provençal tradition.
Dec. 7, 2011
Córdoba Leading in Use and Production of Olive Biomass
Byproducts of olive oil production have made the Córdoba province Spain’s leader in biomass energy production and innovation. Material from the olive oil sector, including pomace and prunings, is Spain's most used biomass source.
Dec. 4, 2011
Researchers Make Biodegradable Plastic Bottles from Olive Skins
A Spanish scientist has found a way to make biodegradable plastic bottles from a derivative of olive skins.
Nov. 14, 2011
Kalamata Conference Examines Modern Olive Oil Production and Sustainability
Scientists and olive oil industry professionals discussed the current status of the oil mills in Greece and sustainable production methods.
Nov. 2, 2011
Gruppo Pieralisi Powers World's Largest Olive Oil Mill in Jaén
The mill is owned by the 1,673 members of the FAECA Cooperative and, with the 12 lines working around the clock, can process 2,500 tons of olive oil every day.
Sep. 21, 2011
Alfa Laval Unveils Mobile Service for California Millers
Just in time for California’s harvest, the trailer delivers parts and service on location to olive oil mills throughout California and adjoining states, at no extra cost to Alfa Laval customers.
Aug. 19, 2011
Italy Requires Olive Oil Mills to Register Sales and Purchases Online
Wholesale olive oil millers in Italy are now required to register their purchases and sales with an online reporting system used by various agricultural sectors.