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Jan. 15, 2019
Turkey Accused of Selling Stolen Syrian Olive Oil as Its Own
Several different groups ranging from politicians to non-governmental organizations and news outlets have documented the alleged plunder of Syrian olive oil.
Jan. 14, 2019
Building an Olive Oil Destination in Úbeda
The olive oil museum in Úbeda creates an interactive experience where visitors may learn about the crop's history, production process and sample various local oils all in one place.
Jan. 14, 2019
The Honey Olive Grove: A Sustainable Solution
This polyculture system brings several benefits to the olive grove in a context of sustainability and resilience to extreme weather.
Jan. 11, 2019 Production
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Jan. 10, 2019 World
Jan. 9, 2019 Production
Researchers Use Mathematical Models to Optimize Olive Oil Production
Jan. 8, 2019 Business
EU Report Predicts Rise in Production While Consumption Slips
Jan. 7, 2019
Turning Olive Stones Into Decorative Furniture
Paninos, a company based in the south of Spain, takes what has traditionally been a waste byproduct of olive oil production and turned it into an additional revenue stream.
Jan. 2, 2019
Bari Meeting on Xylella Lays Down Joint Action Plan
The International Olive Council and the International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies organized a seminar with the goal of consolidating a common action plan against Xf.
Jan. 2, 2019
New Device Detects Adulteration Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy
The sensor uses a combination of laser diodes and computer-constructed algorithms to measure light emissions from samples of olive oils to determine whether they are correctly labeled.
Dec. 20, 2018
Consortium of Italian Growers Calls for 'Serious Action' in Tough Season
The national consortium Italia Olivicola is a new organization bringing together more than 250,000 olive growers from fifteen regions.
Dec. 18, 2018
Black Markets Cited as Major Problem for Greek Table Olives
Executives are highly concerned about what they see as a key challenge to the manufacturing sector of table olives.
Dec. 18, 2018
Yield Uncertain, Quality Looks Good in Spain
Spain's production levels seemed promising until nature threw a few curve balls.
Dec. 18, 2018
Production in Turkey Stumbles After Bad Harvest, but Trends Upwards
Even as some predict Turkey could become the world’s second largest olive oil producer, the country’s changing climate is forcing olive farmers and producers to do things they have never needed to do before.
Dec. 12, 2018
Production Dips in Portugal, but Not for Long
The completion of a $6-billion dam in the south of the country could hold the key to sustaining Portugal's dramatic increase in olive oil production, but it does not come without its critics and controversies.
Dec. 11, 2018
Revolution in Extremadura’s Olive Sector Increases Its Economic Importance
Extremadura’s sector is undergoing an important transformation with the expansion of intensive olive crops.
Dec. 3, 2018
Greeks Moving Away from Med Diet, Survey Finds
The eating habits in Greece have been sharply influenced by the financial crisis and global nutritional trends.
Nov. 30, 2018
Bona Furtuna: From a Journey of Hope to a Vision for Development
The amazing story of an extra virgin olive oil from Sicily.
Nov. 29, 2018
This Mill Makes 200 Tons of Olive Oil. In a Day.
Behind the scenes at Almazara Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the world's largest olive mill.
Nov. 27, 2018
Lower Volumes Forecast As Harvest in Greece Hits Its Stride
A reduction in quality and quantity is expected In the majority of olive oil making territories compared to last year
Nov. 27, 2018
Bringing Olive Oil Culture to Bulgaria
How an olive oil hobbyist turned certified sommelier is parlaying a passion into a career in education and beyond.
Nov. 26, 2018
Complex Harvest Challenges Italian Farmers
The Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market released the first figures on the current harvest in Italy.