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Dec. 8, 2014
Olive Oil Prices Soar, Consumption Slides in Latest Report
The International Olive Council (IOC) reported an expected 38 percent drop in olive oil production and sharply higher prices for extra virgin olive oil.
Dec. 4, 2014
15-Year Low for World Olive Oil Production
The International Olive Council (IOC) has predicted that world olive oil production will fall to the lowest level in 15 years.
Dec. 2, 2014
After twenty years of trials and researches, Oman is experiencing the first successes in olive growing.
Nov. 17, 2014 N. America
Nov. 13, 2014 Africa / Middle East
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Oct. 20, 2014 Production
Ruinous Floods in Liguria Add to Poor Outlook for Italian Production
Oct. 17, 2014
Finding Where One Umbrian Producer Leaves the Biggest Footprint
Storing olive oil frozen and air freight had the largest environmental impact of one producer in Umbria, in a recent case study.
Oct. 14, 2014
University Patents New Extraction Method
Dry ice is added to the olives before they are pressed, causing water molecules inside the fruit to freeze, increasing yield.
Oct. 8, 2014
Half the Spanish Olive Oil This Year, Twice the Greek as Prices Climb
Spain will see its output drop by half this season, while Greece will double its output, according to latest estimates by the International Olive Council.
Oct. 6, 2014
Italian Farmers' Organization Backs Olive Oil Quality Register
Coldiretti Molise has backed new legislation aimed at preventing olive oil adulteration and fraud.
Oct. 3, 2014
UC Davis Master Milling Course to Squeeze Out Another Day
The expanded, four-day course will train people to be exceptional olive oil producers through world-class instruction on the nuances of the craft.
Sep. 24, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil Production Will Drop By Nearly Half, Report Says
GEA Westfalia says global olive oil production will slide to 2.6 million tons this season, down over 20 percent from last year's record.
Sep. 8, 2014
Morocco, Argentina Seek to Increase Olive Production
Plans are underway in both Morocco and Argentina to increase the output of olives and olive oil.
Sep. 2, 2014
Rock Star Invites Tourists to Help With Olive Harvest
Sting invites tourists to his 900-acre estate and try their hand at harvesting the olives that produce the rock star's own line of extra virgin olive oil.
Aug. 21, 2014
Drought Just a Bump in the Road for California Olive Oil
Despite the long-lasting drought, domestic production is increasing as Americans become more educated about local olive oils.
Jul. 25, 2014
New Strain of Plant Germ Killing Ancient Olive Trees in Italy
A new strain of lethal plant germ Xylella fastidiosa combined with fungi and an insect are blamed for the disease destroying century-old olive groves in Italy.
Jul. 16, 2014
More Imports of Greek Olive Oil to Japan
Greece exported record amounts of olive oil to Japan in 2012 and 2013, however production is expected to decline sharply.
Jun. 24, 2014
How Expert Advice is Helping Catalonia’s Olive Oil Sector
IRTA olive oil expert Agustà Romero shares practical examples of helping improve olive oil marketing and quality.
May. 16, 2014
The Next Revolution in Olive Oil Production
A dramatic decrease in time and energy needed in the mill is likely to be the next big change in olive oil production, one expert predicts.
Apr. 1, 2014
Spain Enjoys Robust Olive Oil Sales, But Not Prices
Spain’s olive oil exports continue at record levels and there’s also talk of a new record in production.
Mar. 29, 2014
Worldwide Study of Olive Oil Growers’ Production Costs
The true cost of producing olives for olive oil is under investigation by an IOC-appointed committee due to report by May.