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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 World
Portuguese Consumer Group Seeks Clampdown on Olive Oil Mislabeling
Aug. 19, 2013 World
Aug. 15, 2013 Food & Cooking
Mediterranean Food Producers See Red Over U.K. 'Traffic Light' Labels
Jul. 30, 2013 World
Top Greek Olive Oil Brand Helps 3,000 Families During Crisis
Jul. 25, 2013 World
Jul. 15, 2013
Crisis Inspires New Packaging for Greek Olive Oil
As olive oil producers in Greece are looking to rebrand, a Greek design competition addressed olive oil packaging for the first time.
Jul. 10, 2013
In France, A 'High School of Olive Oil Tasting'
Fabienne Roux created a school for olive oil tasting in France, where she trains chefs and others in olive oil's finer points.
Jul. 8, 2013
In Italy, producers, bartenders and researchers are adding a drop of extra virgin olive oil to their cocktails. It's worth trying it.
Jun. 24, 2013
E-Book Offers Tips on Cooking with Olive Oil
Two food bloggers teamed up on a new e-book offering recipes and tips on how to cook with extra virgin olive oil.
Jun. 20, 2013
Congressman Declares Olive Oil in New York 'Not Rancid'
Before they defeated the Farm Bill Wednesday, House members debated olive oil quality, which one congressman determined "not a problem."
Jun. 20, 2013
House Rejects Olive Oil Import Restrictions, Then Farm Bill Altogether
The House failed to pass the 5- year Farm Bill after an overwhelming vote to strike an olive oil provision.
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. 6, 2013
Greeks Still World's Top Olive Oil Guzzlers
Greeks still leads the world in per capita olive oil consumption, according to recent figures from the European Commission.
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. 30, 2013
Survey Reveals Surprising Views Toward Olive Oil
Despite a common refrain that olive oil should not be used for cooking, consumers do it anyway, according to a survey by the UC Davis Olive Center.
May. 29, 2013
Council Says New Chemical Limits Will Improve Olive Oil Quality
Tighter chemical parameters for virgin olive oils are among measures approved this week by the International Olive Council.
May. 21, 2013
Cristiano Tomei: Instinct and Madness
At L'Imbuto restaurant, chef Cristiano Tomei proposes a cuisine based on quality, simple ingredients and a great creativity.
May. 10, 2013
USDA Researchers Develop New Tests for Olive Oil Adulteration
Researchers at the USDA have found new ways to check olive oil authenticity, and a better way to process pomace.
Apr. 26, 2013
Italy Triumphs at New York International Olive Oil Competition
Italy was the most award-winning country at the prestigious New York competition, gaining a record number of 87 medals.
Apr. 26, 2013
Australia and New Zealand Shine at International Olive Oil Competition
Australia and New Zealand punched above their weight at the 2013 New York International Olive Oil Competition last week.