Apr. 2, 2019
In Slovenia, Hard Work and Keeping it Simple
Franc Morgan planted his first trees thirty years ago on his farm in Grintovec. Going organic was the plan from the beginning and he became one of the first organic olive oil producers in Slovenia.
Mar. 20, 2019
London's New Ad Ban on Public Transport Equates Olive Oil to Junk Food
Olive oil producers who wish to advertise their products within London's transportation network would first need to seek an exemption to new rules banning products that lead to obesity.
Mar. 18, 2019
Frequent Olive Oil Consumption May Reduce Risk of Blood Clots
In a recent study, the participants who consumed the most olive oil had the least platelet accumulation, which could lead to heart disease and stroke.
Mar. 10, 2019 World
Mar. 7, 2019 Health
Not All Saturated Fats Are the Same for Cardiovascular Health
Feb. 28, 2019 World
Feb. 28, 2019 World
35,000 Tons of Stolen Syrian Olive Oil May Already Be in Europe
Feb. 28, 2019 World
Feb. 26, 2019
Spain Tops List of World's Healthiest Countries
Bloomberg's Healthiest Country Index ranked Spain as the healthiest country in the world in 2019, beating out Italy. Healthy eating habits and the Mediterranean diet are mainly responsible for the increase.
Feb. 19, 2019
Auburn University Raising Money for Olive Oil and Alzheimer's Research
Researchers at Auburn University have found that a compound in extra virgin olive oil might be valuable for helping prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Feb. 12, 2019
Canary Islands Seek to Strengthen Emerging Olive Oil Industry
The consolidation of the olive oil industry in the Canary Islands is moving at a fast pace. The number of olive trees being cultivated has grown quickly as has olive oil production.
Feb. 12, 2019
Olive Growing Seminar Returns to UC Davis
About 75 professional and aspiring olive farmers will gather at the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater in Davis, California for an olive growing master class hosted by the Olive Center and instructed by several experts.
Feb. 11, 2019
Italian Producers Lose a Champion
Gaetano Avallone, the president of Oleum, died last Monday. He has been fondly remembered by many of his colleagues for his contribution to the Italian extra virgin olive oil sector.
Feb. 4, 2019
Greek Producers Report Poor Harvest for Quantity, Quality
After a bad harvest, olive farmers and oil producers may not be able to receive compensation. However, small producers have a chance to shine in a depleted field of competitors.
Feb. 4, 2019
Spanish Senators Demand Investigation of Turkish Imports
The search is on to determine whether stolen Syrian olive oil has been imported into Spain under the guise of 'Made in Turkey.' A criminal investigation could be coming.
Feb. 1, 2019
Italian Olive Oil Production Falls to Record Lows
The Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market said 185,000 tons produced. A raft of climatic and phytosanitary problems are to blame.
Jan. 31, 2019
The Rise of Organic Olive Oil in Greece
Small-scale Greek producers are taking a gamble that the risk of investing in organic olive oil production will pay off. Some say Greece has the ideal conditions in which to do so.
Jan. 30, 2019
Compound Found in Olives May Help Prevent Deadly Type of Breast Cancer
A study completed at the University of Jaén has identified the benefits that a compound found in both olives and olive oil may have on an aggressive type of breast cancer.
Jan. 29, 2019
Olive Oil Consumption Falling Among Spain's Youth
A new report released by a Spanish university indicated that a number of factors are contributing to the decrease in local consumption and predicted that it may not recover.
Jan. 24, 2019
Scientists Create 'Planetary Health Diet' to Tackle Climate Change
A group of international scientists have devised a global diet designed to limit climate change while promoting human health. It looks quite similar to the Mediterranean diet.
Jan. 23, 2019
Emergency Taxes in Argentina Putting Pressure on Producers
The tax has been forcing olive oil producers to sell down their stocks as quickly as possible and dampening the optimism that had previously been palpable in the sector.
Jan. 22, 2019
Millenary Olive Trees in Spain Named Global Agricultural Heritage Site
The millenary olive trees of Sénia, a territory that stretches in between Barcelona and Valencia, have been formally recognized by the as an important agricultural heritage site.
Jan. 21, 2019
Blockchain Technology Adds Transparency to Spain's Olive Oil Industry
The controversial technology behind cryptocurrencies is at the core of a new project driven by IBM and other players in Spain's olive oil sector to guarantee the traceability of extra virgin olive oils.