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Jan. 1, 2016
'60 Minutes' Looks at Olive Oil Adulteration in Italy
This Sunday, the most successful program in U.S. television history will delve into the adulteration of extra virgin olive oil in Italy and mafia involvement in the agricultural sector.
Dec. 22, 2015
Silvio Muccino Ad Promotes Italian Foods in U.S.
A commercial directed by Muccino is part of the largest campaign ever to promote Italian-made foods in the world's largest market.
Dec. 22, 2015
Problems, Prospects for Greek Olive Oil
Sevitel president Grigoris Antoniadis expects a good year for Greek olive oil, with production and price levels returning to normal. He discusses anticipated changes in taxation that could affect the industry.
Dec. 15, 2015 World
Paul Miller Steps Down as President of Australian Olive Association
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Nov. 23, 2015
Taste Panel App Digitizes Sensory Analyses
A new app promises to increase the accuracy, security and sustainability of olive oil taste testing.
Nov. 23, 2015
Rome Event to Launch Seventh 'Flos Olei' Guide
Marco Oreggia's guide will be presented November 28 within a program of tastings and cooking classes. This year for the first time Spain topped Italy on the “Best 20” list.
Nov. 16, 2015
Schools in Jaén Celebrate 'Olive Oil Week'
Schools across Jaén were united to celebrate Olive Oil Week, part of the second annual Fiesta del Primer Aceite de la Cosecha, which officially kicks off the harvest season.
Nov. 10, 2015
Doing Hard Time in Italy's Last Island Prison Means Making Olive Oil
Inmates at Gorgona press their own oil from an olive variety unique to their prison island.
Nov. 3, 2015
In Greece, Volunteers Provide Olive Oil for Families in Need
Dozens of volunteers in the Athens suburb of Glyfada began harvesting olives from trees growing on public land to provide oil for local residents.
Oct. 26, 2015
Pouring on the Olive Oil for Thanksgiving
For Thanksgiving, olive oil is flowing in the creative minds and kitchens of chefs and home cooks alike. EVOO elevates holiday flavors without changing the beloved classics.
Oct. 22, 2015
Heroic Cultivation on Lake Como
Harvesting olives on the steep hillsides around Lake Como is a challenge at Olio Gaiatto. The scenery is one reward for the hard work, the other is the olive oil.
Oct. 19, 2015
Top Tasters to Lead 2016 NYIOOC Panel
Three will lead the team of experts in evaluating over 700 olive oils from 25 countries next April to determine the best olive oils in the world for 2016.
Sep. 25, 2015
Olive Oil Third Among Most-Searched Items on Popular Shopping App
The results demonstrate the popularity of olive oil as a staple shopping item for consumers around the world.
Sep. 25, 2015
Greek Producers Weigh Prospects After Tsipras Win
Greek olive oil producers consider the upcoming harvest and the way the political and economic situation may affect their industry after the country’s latest elections.
Sep. 9, 2015
Registration Opens for NYIOOC 2016
The winners will be known as the world's best olive oils, coveted by chefs and buyers around the world in search of the year’s highest-rated brands.
Aug. 25, 2015
Evo3 Supports Reforestation Projects in Africa
Stratis Camatsos focuses on high-quality extra virgin organic olive oil production and environmental projects with his new brand, evo3.
Aug. 11, 2015
At Frantoio Franci, Passion Runs in the Family
With its ever-growing record of achievements and accolades, Frantoio Franci is a renowned family-run farm whose main assets are passion and devoted fieldwork.
Aug. 11, 2015
Agro-Culinary Attractions in Crete Span Ages
Visitors to scenic northwestern Crete can see a traditional stone mill, one of the world’s oldest olive trees, a modern olive oil factory and a botanical park and restaurant.
Aug. 5, 2015
World Olive Oil Shortage Leads to Higher Prices
Increased yields in Greece and Tunisia were not enough to compensate for the shortages in Italy and Spain.