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Dec. 4, 2013
French Growers Encouraged to Go Organic
French olive oil producers are being encouraged to go organic.
Nov. 21, 2013
'New Olive Oil Days' in Vodnjan, Croatia
During the three days visitors tasted new extra virgin olive oils, attended lectures and enjoyed top-quality gastronomy delights.
Nov. 19, 2013
Ban Imminent on Refillable Olive Oil Bottles in Spanish Restaurants and Bars
A new law banning refillable olive oil containers in Spain’s restaurants and bars will come into effect on January 1.
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800 Gallons Of Stolen Olive Oil Recovered By Spanish Authorities
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Nov. 5, 2013
Melgarejo’s Bid for Even Healthier Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Jaén’s Aceites Campoliva, makers of Melgarejo, seeks to otpimize the healthfulness of extra virgin olive oil.
Oct. 30, 2013
Fears Disease Could Spell Disaster for Europe’s Olive Trees
A plant disease is said to have already infected tens of thousands of olive trees -- many of them a century-old -- in Italy's Puglia region.
Oct. 28, 2013
An overnight harvesting in Italy was the occasion for a technical congress about the effect of harvest-time temperatures on olive oil.
Oct. 24, 2013
Mouse in Olive Oil Cruet Spurs New Push For Ban
The discovery of a live mouse in an olive oil cruet in a Paris eatery has prompted new calls for the refillable containers to be banned from bar and restaurant tabletops.
Oct. 21, 2013
An Open-Air Workshop of Sustainability
Let’s start thinking of an olive grove as a place where it is possible to practice and experience outdoor environmental education.
Oct. 21, 2013
Olive Oil Tops E.U. List of Foods at Most Risk of Fraud
Olive oil, fish and organic foods are the products most prone to food fraud, according to a draft report of a European Parliament committee which also calls for tougher penalties.
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. 25, 2013
New Way for Olive Oil to Light up Religious Rituals
An inventor in Israel has found a way to make solid olive oil candles that could be popular for use in religious ceremonies and other commemorations.
Sep. 19, 2013
GirOlio 2013: Around Italy in 90 Days
GirOlio 2013, organized by the National Association Città dell'Olio, will wind through all of Italy and its olive-growing lands.
Sep. 19, 2013
Greek Police Investigate Olive Oil Stolen at Gunpoint
Greek police are investigating olive oil robberies at gunpoint that occurred over the past few weeks.
Sep. 12, 2013
Trade Commission Releases Report on Year-Long Investigation into U.S. Olive Oil Competitiveness
Olive oil producers, importers and marketers around the world are sifting document to try to gauge how it might affect their interests.
Sep. 12, 2013
Reports of Curtailed Olive Oil Consumption May Be Less True in Greece
As many are switching to cheaper vegetable oils due to the economy, Greek olive oil industry experts say it's different here.
Sep. 10, 2013
P&G Patent Application Employs Olive Pits in Liquid Cleaners
Another use has been found for olive pits, this time to provide a tough but safe abrasive cleaner, according to Proctor & Gamble.
Sep. 3, 2013
Portuguese Consumer Group Seeks Clampdown on Olive Oil Mislabeling
A Portuguese consumer watchdog has called for more vigilance for olive oil fraud, amid claims of widespread mislabeling.
Aug. 19, 2013
Fortifying Donkey Milk with Olive Oil, and Other Inventions
Among the international patents sought for olive oil and olive-related products, making donkey milk better for babies.