traceability
Dec. 21, 2020
Scientists Use Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to Identify Olive Oil Blends
Two studies in Italy investigated how nuclear magnetic resonance and ultrasound technologies can be used to determine the contents and origins of olive oil blends. The technology could be used to determine the accuracy of olive oil labels.
Mar. 19, 2020
Laws Governing Olive Oil Sector in Spain Set to Change
Updated legislation will require the implementation of a new traceability system and change labeling requirements.
Jan. 16, 2020
Tunisian Olive Oil Producer Will Use Blockchain Technology to Fight Fraud
Combating food fraud and ensuring authenticity will be an important part of a company’s success moving forward.
Mar. 11, 2019
Omics Ensure the Authenticity of Portuguese Olive Oils
Genomics and metabolomics are at the core of a research study to authenticate and trace Portuguese extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 14, 2018
Chemical Authentication Process Can Verify Olive Oil Origins
A three-year research project from Italy's University of Salento has yielded a new chemical imaging process that could certify the origins of olive oil blends.
Feb. 26, 2018
Blockchain Technology Coming to Olive Oil, Someday
As the bottle moves through the supply chain it can be tracked. When it changes hands from wholesaler to retailer to consumer, each step is noted with another transaction on the blockchain.
Dec. 6, 2016 Business
Scientists Use Forensic Techniques to Gauge Olive Oil Quality, Prevent Fraud
Nov. 17, 2014 Europe
Aug. 11, 2014 Europe
EU Funding to Boost Consumer Confidence in Olive Oil Quality
Jul. 22, 2014 N. America
Dec. 3, 2013 Opinions
Oct. 10, 2013
Copa Cogeca and Italy's Traceability Achievement
Copa-Cogeca held an event at the European Parliament to highlight the benefits of olive oil and ensure consumers are better informed.
Oct. 4, 2013
Scientists Pool Expertise in Fight Against Fake Olive Oils
More than twenty of the world’s experts on olive oil verification met in Madrid to discuss olive oil fraud and possible solutions.
Sep. 30, 2013
Trade Commission Report Fails to Consider Latest E.U. Measures
As is often the case with government reports, one hand is paying no attention to what the other hand is doing.
Aug. 12, 2013
Spain’s Olive Oil Watchdog Reports Increase in Violations
Spain’s olive oil watchdog inspected hundreds of plants last season, recommending 17 fines -- up sharply from the previous year.
Jul. 30, 2013
An 'ID' for Apulian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Apulia launched a project to promote its extra virgin olive oils through innovation and quality certification.
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.
Apr. 22, 2013
Improved DNA Tracing Puts Olive Oil Adulterers on Notice
Spanish scientists claim they are close to offering “paternity tests" for virgin olive oil which would be a powerful ally against fraud.
