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Nov. 18, 2015
Istrian Olive Oil Gets National PDO
The process of gaining national PDO status for Istrian extra virgin olive oil took five years. The next step would be recognition at the European level.
Jul. 27, 2015
Kalamata PDO Expands to All of Messinia
The European Commission approved the extension of the Kalamata olive oil Protected Designation of Origin throughout the Regional Unit of Messinia.
Mar. 3, 2015
Corsican Oils are 'Tree Harvested' or 'Old Style'
Corsican olive oil producers announced that their products will be labeled depending on whether the olives were picked or dropped to the ground.
Dec. 16, 2014 Europe
Jan. 20, 2014 Food & Cooking
International Day of Italian Cuisines Celebrates Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Dec. 30, 2013 World
Aug. 21, 2013 Production
Spain’s Sierra del Moncayo Seeks Protected Designation of Origin Status
Jul. 10, 2013 Europe
Jun. 13, 2013
Olive Oil Quality Seals? Take Your Pick
Quality seal programs certify the quality of the olive oils displaying their stickers so consumers can buy with confidence.
Jun. 1, 2013
What Makes a 'DOP' Olive Oil Different?
What does it mean when an olive oil has a label indicating it was made in a Protected Designation of Origin?
May. 20, 2013
Sicilian Olive Oil Seeks PGI Certification
Regional producers, mills, refiners and bottlers are joining forces to support an application to protect Sicilian olive oil.
Apr. 4, 2013
While the olives of the Kalamata variety are widely known, the PDO they carry is a cause of contention among producers in Greece.
Jan. 24, 2013
Objections Raised to Kalamata PDO Amendment
The ‘Kalamata’ PDO amendment will not be a smooth process -- objections have been raised and more time will be needed to sort things out.
Dec. 17, 2012
New EU Law on Agricultural Product Origins
The precise providence of olive oil can be guaranteed through advanced scientific methods, and is now the basis of an important marketing tool.
Dec. 4, 2012
Two Spanish Olive Oil Regions Get Protection in China
A China-EU deal will protect Spanish olive oils produced under the names Sierra Mágina and Priego de Córdoba from imitatations.
Nov. 27, 2012
Two More Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oils Close to Clinching PDO Status
Navarra and Lucena are near to claiming Denomination of Origin status in Europe.
Oct. 14, 2012
Calls for Europe to Promote Olive Oil in General
The need for more generic promotion of olive oil was among issues discussed at the European Commission’s group on olives and olive oil.
Oct. 6, 2012
Two More Greek Regions Apply for Olive Oil PDOs
A 'Protected Designation of Origin' label signals the verified quality of extra virgin olive oil and it is a prize pursued by many oil producing regions of Greece.
Jul. 5, 2011
Are Designations of Origin Working for Italian Olive Oil?
Are the designations of origins helping Italian olive oil producers? The Italian Olive Oil Council tried to provide answers through a report about the Italian olive oil PDO chain.
Jun. 23, 2011
Andalusia Pledges €40M for Producers, Rules Out More Origin Designations
The Andalusian regional government has allocated 40 million euros ($56.6m) to provide short-term loans so its olive oil producers can avoid selling at a loss.
May. 19, 2011
Aguilera: Use Origins to Inform Consumers, Lift Prices
The regional government says that differentiation via denominations of origin, would help consumers make informed choices in the supermarket.
May. 5, 2011
Carme Ruscalleda Can't Imagine Cooking Without Olive Oil
The only female chef in the world to earn six Michelin stars, Carme Ruscalleda was in the spotlight this week for her promotion of extra virgin olive oil.
Mar. 8, 2011
The Biggest Farm in France? Take the Subway
This year's Salon International de l'Agriculture in Paris celebrated the placement of French cuisine on UNESCO's revered list of human cultural heritage.