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Oct. 5, 2015
Dcoop to Co-Brand 300K Liters for China's Evergrande Group
Dcoop, formerly known as Grupo Hohiblanca, is expanding its private label program through a major deal with a Chinese conglomerate.
Sep. 28, 2015
France Publishes Report on Xf in Corsica
The report confirmed plants to be infected by Xylella fastidiosa and citrus plants are not at risk from the particular strain.
Sep. 28, 2015
Italian Farmers Speak Out Against New EU Quota for Tunisian Olive Oil Imports
A proposed increase in Tunisia's quota will be damaging to the Italian sector, according to a farmers' group.
Sep. 25, 2015 World
Sep. 23, 2015 Production
Sep. 9, 2015 Business
This Year's Harvest Not as Bad as the Last One, Council Wagers
Aug. 18, 2015 Production
France Announces Measures to Contain Xylella Fastidiosa Outbreak in Corsica
Aug. 16, 2015 Europe
Aug. 3, 2015
2014 Production Woes Extend to France
While not at the scale of neighboring Italy and Spain, France shared the pain of the infamous 2014 harvest.
Jul. 29, 2015
Gaea CEO's Top Priority: 'Keep Serving Our Clients Every Day'
Aris Kefalogiannis discusses his company’s continued success, the Greek economic crisis, and the urgent need for reform in Greece.
Jul. 27, 2015
European Commission Publishes Xylella Fastidiosa Factsheet
The document points out that Xylella fastidiosa is one of the world’s deadliest plant bacteria and the only confirmed outbreak in the EU is in Apulia.
Jul. 27, 2015
Kalamata PDO Expands to All of Messinia
The European Commission approved the extension of the Kalamata olive oil Protected Designation of Origin throughout the Regional Unit of Messinia.
Jul. 27, 2015
Corsica Olive Trees Threatened as Killer Bacteria Hits Island
Mainland France is also in danger should the dreaded disease spreads, as up until now the only solution is to uproot trees.
Jul. 20, 2015
Nadal Serves in Campaign for Spanish Olives
The celebrated tennis star Rafael Nadal will be the face of a new campaign to promote Spanish olives around the world.
Jul. 18, 2015
Greece Accepts More Austerity to Avoid Chaotic Grexit
With its economy depressed and banks closed, Greece accepted more harsh austerity measures and reforms in order to begin negotiations with European institutions and the IMF for a third bailout loan, barely avoiding a Grexit.
Jul. 10, 2015
Shuffling Austerity Proposals, Greece and Creditors Seek Agreement
Days after Greek voters rejected a proposal for austerity measures, their government submitted a similar plan. Meetings this weekend could determine whether Greece will remain in the eurozone.
Jul. 3, 2015
Confusion, Controversy as Referendum Nears
After the surprising announcement of a referendum on creditors’ austerity proposal, Greeks struggle with capital controls and conflicting interpretations of the meaning of a yes or no vote on Sunday.
Jul. 2, 2015
Olive Council Looks for a New Leader
The International Olive Council (IOC) has begun a search for a new executive director to replace Jean-Louis Barjol, whose term ends in December.
Jun. 28, 2015
Tyrosol or Tyrosols: Greek Agency's Stance on Health Claim Comes Down to Semantics
A Greek agency's refusal to recognize tyrosol derivatives is based not on any scientific evidence, but on misguided wordplay.
Jun. 26, 2015
Solace in Olive Oil as Talks Continue in Greece
As Greece and its creditors endure tense negotiations, some find hope in the relative security of olive oil.
Jun. 24, 2015
Olive Council Members Draft New Agreement
Discussions on the draft took place before the IOC’s 24th extraordinary session in Madrid last week.
Jun. 15, 2015
Cerignola, Apulia Set to Host 2nd National Competition for Table Olives
Monna Oliva evaluates table olives from different regions to support producers and help them improve product quality and revitalize the sector.
Jun. 11, 2015
Uncertainty in Greek Olive Oil Industry as Government Struggles to Avoid Default
Greek olive oil exports have increased, but more bottling and branding could bring Greece money desperately needed during the economic crisis.