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Feb. 21, 2018
Greek Olive Variety Makri Awaiting EU PDO Status
Makri is an indigenous Greek olive variety cultivated in Alexandroupoli in northeastern Greece close to the border with Turkey, a region located in the western part of the geographical and historical region known as Thrace.
Jul. 31, 2017
Europol Warns Fake Products on the Rise Across EU
Europol has warned producers and consumers of the continuing misuse and counterfeiting of geographical indication food products in Europe.
Mar. 23, 2017
EU PDO Application for Istrian Olive Oil to Be Resubmitted Jointly With Slovenia
Following an objection by Slovenia, a new PDO application for Istrian olive oil will be submitted to the European Commission jointly by Slovenia and Croatia.
Dec. 8, 2016 Business
Nov. 7, 2016 Olive Varieties
Oct. 6, 2016 Europe
Aug. 11, 2016 Europe
Jul. 6, 2016 Olive Varieties
May. 5, 2016
Istrian EVOO Awaits PDO Status at EU Level
After receiving national Protected Designation of Origin status in 2015, extra virgin olive oil from the peninsular region of Istria in Croatia awaits the same recognition at the EU level.
Mar. 15, 2016
Montoro-Adamuz Gets High Marks for Phenols
Extra virgin olive oil from the PDO Montoro-Adamuz contains high levels of bioactive compounds and substances attributed to positive health benefits.
Dec. 22, 2015
More Obstacles for New PDOs and PGIs in Italy
Despite the difficulties, Italian growers and producers still consider protected origin designations a good way to protect and safeguard their products.
Dec. 2, 2015
Israel Continues Pressure on EU Over Labeling Rule
Netanyahu has ordered “a reassessment of the involvement of EU bodies in everything that is connected to the diplomatic process with the Palestinians.”
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
A Plan to 'Relaunch' Umbrian EVOO
Umbrian officials presented a project to expand efforts to promote local olive oil during a meeting attended by stakeholders.
Jan. 20, 2014
International Day of Italian Cuisines Celebrates Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Chef Cesare Casella, welcomed restaurateurs, food industry professionals, and journalists to the International Day of Italian Cuisines.
Dec. 30, 2013
Modesty and Mastery Inspire New Siurana DOP Image
They used to say their olive oil was “the best oil in the world” - and they still do - but Catalonia’s Siurana DOP has a new slogan.
Aug. 21, 2013
Spain’s Sierra del Moncayo Seeks Protected Designation of Origin Status
Producers from Sierra del Moncayo are nearing the final leg of their bid to register their zone as one of Spain's new olive oil PDOs.
Jul. 10, 2013
Greece Gets 'Agourelio Chalkidikis' PDO
Local producers say the distinction adds value to their oil known for its low acidity, bright green color and pleasant bitterness.
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.