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Sep. 20, 2016
Italian Antitrust Authority Clears Colavita of Wrongdoing
The Italian Antitrust Authority has cleared Colavita Spa of an earlier charge of unfair business practices following a May 2015 report by the consumer magazine Il Test Salvagente.
Sep. 14, 2016
Two Die in Greek Olive Oil Factory Storage Tank
The owner of an olive oil factory in Almyro, Greece and one of his workers have reportedly died after the employee fell in an empty oil storage container and the owner and his sons tried to rescue him.
Sep. 12, 2016
Olive Council Invites Proposals for 'World Olive Day'
The International Olive Council is proposing grants for the financing of activities and events aimed at celebrating 'World Olive Day' in member countries.
Sep. 7, 2016 Europe
Supermarkets in Spain Accused of Pricing Olive Oil Lower Than Cost
Aug. 31, 2016 Production
As Promising Harvest Nears in Italy, Favorable Conditions for the Olive Fruit Fly Too
Aug. 29, 2016 Producer Profiles
Corsica Rewards Grower for Olives Picked, and Those That Fell
Aug. 26, 2016 World
Aug. 25, 2016 Production
Strategy to Contain Xylella Fastidiosa Organically Shows Promise
Aug. 23, 2016
Calabria PGI Gets One Big Step Closer
The PGI ‘Olio di Calabria’ has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. After a five-month period to allow the other member states to submit any objection, the new PGI will be registered.
Aug. 18, 2016
Apulia Presents EU with Draft Law to Tackle Xf
Apulian President Michele Emiliano met with the EU minister of agriculture to share strategies against the spread of Xylella fastidiosa bacterium and request the closure of infringement procedures.
Aug. 16, 2016
Farmers in Italy Optimistic as Harvest Season Nears
Following a crippling harvest two years ago, and a strong one last year, Italian farmers remain diligent and optimistic as the 2016 harvest approaches.
Aug. 15, 2016
A Smear Campaign Against Tunisian Olive Oil
Tunisian representatives and others are speaking out about a campaign to tarnish the reputation of the country's olive oil after Europe raised import limits to help with its economic recovery.
Aug. 11, 2016
Olive Oil Scandal Uncovered in France
120 tons of Spanish olives were milled in Provence and sold with the prestigious AOP labels of the region.
Aug. 10, 2016
Waste Not: Novel Application of Olive Mill Waste as Food Antioxidant
Researchers found that the discoloration and oxidation of meat patties were significantly delayed when they were treated with olive waste extract.
Aug. 4, 2016
New Deputy Directors at International Olive Council
The new senior management team is now complete with the addition of two new deputy directors, Mustafa Sepetçi in charge of administrative and financial affairs, and Jaime Lillo who will oversee the technical, economic and promotional units.
Aug. 3, 2016
Olive Mill Waste Seen as a Renewable Resource for Biosurfactant Production
Researchers have discovered an innovative, cost-effective and environmentally viable process to recycle olive oil waste byproduct into valuable biosurfactants.
Aug. 1, 2016
Europe Opens New Infringement Procedure Over Italy's Handling of Xylella
Italy has 60 days to respond to a formal letter and take steps to implement the requirements imposed by the European Commission.
Jul. 22, 2016
The International Olive Oil Council approved new limits for fatty acids, allowing some varietals with unique chemical makeups to meet the parameters for the extra virgin grade.
Jul. 18, 2016
Fire Devastates Ybarra's Seville Facility
Almost half of the Seville based Ybarra factory was destroyed in a blaze that broke out Saturday afternoon. The company vowed to rebuild as soon as possible.
Jul. 14, 2016
Research Shows Leccino Less Susceptible to Xf
According to a new study, the Leccino olive variety appears to be ‘tolerant’ to the attack of the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium that has wiped out large swaths of Italian olive-growing regions.
Jul. 6, 2016
World's Largest Olive Oil Producer Pledges 'Higher Standards and Transparency'
After the recent judgement by the Italian Antitrust Authority, the producer of Bertolli, Carapelli and Carbonell launched a campaign promising consumers a commitment to higher quality.
Jul. 6, 2016
Olive Oil from Croatian Island of Krk Gets PDO
Bottles of extra virgin olive oil from Krk will now be labeled with its official appellation “Krčko maslinovo ulje” and its packaging will feature a specially designed logo.
Jul. 3, 2016
Kyriakos Mamidakis, Award-Winning Olive Oil Producer, Dies
Mamidakis ran a large oil and gas company and produced an award-winning olive oil on his family's Estate on Crete.