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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 World
Two More Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oils Close to Clinching PDO Status
Oct. 14, 2012 Europe
Oct. 6, 2012 World
Jun. 25, 2012 World
Jul. 5, 2011 Europe
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.
Nov. 15, 2010
Trás-os-Montes Producers Focus on Quality
The Trasmontanos are said to be daring and hardworking. Whether an accurate stereotype or not, something keeps propelling this region into the international spotlight for premium olive oil.
Nov. 10, 2010
Olive Council Holds Meeting on Geographic Indications
Concerns arise over origin criteria, who confers the special designations; and once an olive oil or table olive has the designation, who protects and polices it.
Oct. 29, 2010
Olive Oil Region in Argentina Launches Origin Certification Program
The San Juan department of Pocito hopes the certificate of origin initiative will help endorse Argentina’s industry and ensure its products are recognized across the world.
Sep. 28, 2010
Farming On the Edge of an Olive's Comfort Zone
You won't find much olive oil production in Italy north of the Cividale plains where Franco Diacoli says his Bianchera olives "never stop growing and developing intense flavors and aromas."
Aug. 4, 2010
La Rioja Claims its EVOO is "Healthier"
The study is part of an effort by Spanish local and national governments during a time where newly emerging olive oil producing nations threaten Spain's dominance of the world market.
Jul. 27, 2010
Olive Oil Council Considers 80 New Origin Denominations
The majority of these new denominations would apply to olive oil producing nations outside the European Union, like Argentina and Palestine.
Jul. 23, 2010
For Family Making Olive Oil for 425 Years, Practice Makes Perfect
In 1585, 21 year-old William Shakespeare became a proud father of twins. Later that year, the Gonnellis bought a mill from local monks and started making olive oil. They're still at it.
Jun. 11, 2010
Made in Italy Claim "Used Like an ATM"
Companies are using the words "Made in Italy" like an ATM complained Unaprol's chairman, who called for stricter traceability measures to help Italian farms.