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Feb. 27, 2012
Jeanne Calment lived more than 120 years and accredited her longevity and youthfulness to olive oil. Here are three tips that might help you live longer too.
Feb. 27, 2012
University of Jáen Introduces Course on Mediterranean Diet
The University of Jáen, Spain, will introduce a new course in honor of olive oil pioneer Juan Salcedo, dedicated to improving knowledge of the Mediterranean Diet and olive oil.
Feb. 24, 2012
Extrascape: Great Olive Oil Begins with a Landscape
Extrascape is a new international competition which awards both extra virgin olive oils and the landscapes from which they were born.
Feb. 20, 2012 World
Cartoon Teaches Children in Spain Olive Oil is a Fruit Juice
Feb. 19, 2012 World
Australian Tabloid Exposes Bad Olive Oil (And It's Australian)
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Feb. 8, 2012
European Campaign Spots Air on Spanish TV
The television campaign for the European Programme for the Promotion of Olive Oil began yesterday in Spain under the slogan, "Olive Oil, the Heart of the Mediterranean Diet."
Feb. 6, 2012
Oliviera: The ‘Anti-Tourism’ of Olive Oil
Nadim Beyrouti sells high quality olive oil from small producers in Provence. His restaurant Oliviera was created as a means to showcase his range of oils by pairing them with simple, fresh cuisine.
Feb. 6, 2012
A Pact to Protect the Andalusian Olive Grove
The Confederation of Employers of Andalusia (CEA), and the Juan Ramón Guillén Foundation signed a collaboration agreement to protect and promote the Andalusian olive groves.
Jan. 29, 2012
The Active Museum of Olive Oil and Sustainability Opens in Jaén
The Andalusian Government, and the Provincial Council of Jaén, opened the Active Museum of Olive Oil and Sustainability today in Mengíbar.
Jan. 26, 2012
No Excuses for Poor Olive Oil Labeling
Spanish marketing expert David Martínez Roig says many olive oil labels are doing the bare minimum.
Jan. 23, 2012
10th Edition of Madridfusión Celebrates Sweets and Seafood
Villa Campestri’s "OliveToLive" system, designed by Paolo Pasquali, is a nominee for a design and innovation award at the huge culinary conference this week in Madrid.
Jan. 20, 2012
Andalusia Announces Working Group on Olive Oil Quality Standards
Andalusia’s Minister of Agriculture and Fishing, Clara Aguilera asks the Environment Minister Miguel Arias Cañete to urge Brussels to activate private storage aid.
Jan. 18, 2012
EU Codifies Marketing Standards for Olive Oil
In the interests of clarity and rationality, the European Union has this month published an updated version of its regulation on marketing standards for olive oil.
Jan. 14, 2012
Another Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Kids
An extra virgin olive oil blended to woo young taste buds is being marketed by Almería-based Castillo de Tabernas.
Jan. 14, 2012
New Sensory Analysis Course to Highlight Olive Oils from La Rioja
A new program designed to raise awareness of the benefits and properties of olive oil will begin this month in Spain's La Rioja province and culminate with a tasting benefit in June.
Dec. 27, 2011
The Story of Golden Bless Olive Oil (So Far)
Theodoros was constantly asking me to help him to bring his oil to America. I tried to avoid him but when he started showing up my hangout - Jack’s Taverna, he took advantage of me at my weakest moments.
Dec. 19, 2011
Mapping Puglia's Ancient Olives
A project to map Puglia's ancient and monumental olive trees using satellite technology is under way. Each tree will be individually cataloged and form part of a regional database.
Dec. 17, 2011
Two Plead Guilty in Olive Oil Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to Two Years in Jail
Two Andalusian businessmen have been sentenced to two years’ jail for their part in the distribution of fraudulent olive in Spain in 2005 and 2006.
Dec. 13, 2011
"Extra Virginity" Book Review Has Plenty of Quips, But Misses the Point
Dwight Garner, maybe giddy from the book's title, manages a lot of zingers in his review of Tom Mueller's "Extra Virginity" for the New York Times. But Garner's ambivalence shows he just doesn't get it.
Dec. 11, 2011
French Consumer Magazine Compares Olive Oils, Finds Local Ones Better
French consumer magazine Que Chosir, gets in with the act, comparing thirty extra virgin olive oils sold in France and finding the ones made locally to be generally better (and more expensive).