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Jul. 25, 2013
Greek Police Make Arrests in Olive Oil Fraud Ring
Greek police made several arrests related to two separate olive oil fraud rings in the country’s two largest cities.
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 Food & Cooking
Jun. 24, 2013 Food & Cooking
Jun. 20, 2013 World
Jun. 20, 2013 World
House Rejects Olive Oil Import Restrictions, Then Farm Bill Altogether
Jun. 13, 2013 World
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.
Apr. 25, 2013
Spain Brings Home 51 Medals from New York
Spanish extra virgin olive oils earned 51 awards, including two for best of class, from the New York International Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 25, 2013
U.S. Producers Win Big at International Olive Oil Competition
Olive oil brands from the United States won 21 gold and 15 silver medals at the New York International Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 22, 2013
For Van Gogh, Olive Trees 'Too Beautiful to Dare Paint'
Olive trees have provided not just a source of nourishment for the body but a source of inspiration for the soul.
Apr. 20, 2013
Awards Gala Honors World’s Top Olive Oil Producers
After a press conference to announce the winners of the New York International Olive Oil Competition, the program closed with an awards gala at the International Culinary Center.
Apr. 18, 2013
World’s Best Olive Oils Unveiled in New York
The top three winning countries taking home the most overall awards include Italy, with 83 awards, Spain, with 51 awards, and the United States, with 36 awards.
Apr. 18, 2013
An Olive Oil Tasting at Fairway Market
Steve Jenkins is the cheesemonger and master merchant for Fairway Market, but he refers to himself as a “student of olive oil.”
Apr. 17, 2013
Students in Crete Learn About Olives
A new initiative in Crete teaches young students to love olive trees and appreciate the benefits of olive oil