Dec. 16, 2014
Confiscated Olive Oil Co. Allegedly Run by Imprisoned Crime Boss
More than €20 million of assets have been confiscated in a scandal over the Sicilian Mafia's management of a large olive oil company.
Dec. 16, 2014
A Plan to 'Relaunch' Umbrian EVOO
Umbrian officials presented a project to expand efforts to promote local olive oil during a meeting attended by stakeholders.
Dec. 15, 2014
After the Olive Fruit Fly and Bacterial Blight, the Dreaded Starling
There is little relief in this "Black Year" for Italian olive oil with challenges seeming to come from every direction.
Dec. 11, 2014 Asia
Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices
Dec. 9, 2014 Europe
New EU Labeling Laws Just in Time for Olive Oil's 'Black Year'
Dec. 8, 2014 Business
Dec. 8, 2014 Europe
Apulia Asks Italian Government for Help with Olive Tree Epidemic
Dec. 8, 2014 Europe
Eight Accused in €3M Sale of 'Italian' Olive Oil from Unknown Sources
Dec. 5, 2014
Bucking the Trend: Why Olive Oil Prices in Greece are Falling
The latest reports on pricing for bulk sales of extra virgin olive oil in Greece show a steep decline as olive oil prices surge elsewhere. How can it be?
Dec. 4, 2014
15-Year Low for World Olive Oil Production
The International Olive Council (IOC) has predicted that world olive oil production will fall to the lowest level in 15 years.
Dec. 3, 2014
Olive Council Extends Barjol's Term
Despite objections by Turkey, the members of the intergovernmental organization voted to extended the contract of the executive director through 2015.
Dec. 3, 2014
3,200 Gallons of Untraceable Olive Oil Confiscated in Tuscany
The Italian State Forestry Corps seized a truck carrying 3,200 gallons of olive oil without a certificate of origin
Dec. 2, 2014
Rash of Olive Oil Thefts Reported in Italy
Following a rise in the price of olive oil, there have been growing reports of olive thefts taking place in olive-growing regions across the country.
Nov. 28, 2014
Two Sides of Cyprus Meet Halfway in the Name of Olive Oil
A festival will unite Greek and Turkish Cypriot olive oil producers to face future challenges together.
Nov. 26, 2014
Nar Gourmet Debuts Mobile Olive Oil Production Truck
Olives from Hatay, Mersin, Antalya, Manisa, and Ayvalık will be processed with the company's new mobile processing unit.
Nov. 24, 2014
Could the Crisis in Italy Have Been Prevented?
2014 will go down as one of the worst years in recent history for olive oil production in Italy. One expert thinks it didn't have to be this bad.
Nov. 24, 2014
'L'Ulivone,' Sabina's Tree of the Ages
In a small town near Rome lives an awe-inspiring two-thousand-year-old olive tree.
Nov. 17, 2014
European Partnership to Certify Olive Oil Traceability
Growers from Italy and Greece are working on a program that certifies the EVOO supply chain.
Nov. 13, 2014
Turkey Opposes Extending Barjol's Contract
In a letter to the European Commission, the head of Turkey's delegation to the IOC accused the executive director of "usurping the powers of the Council."
Nov. 12, 2014
Sicily Ready for PGI Certification
Only a few steps remain for Sicilian extra virgin olive oil to achieve its own protected origin certification.
Nov. 7, 2014
Farmers and Police Clash in Turkey Over Clearing of Trees
An uproar over the clearing of ancient olive groves to make way for a new power plant has grown over social media networks.
Nov. 6, 2014
Ayvalık Panel Calls for Investment in Turkey's Olive Sector
A panel at the Ayvalık Olive Harvest Days, discussed the need to invest in olive oil sector in Turkey and join forces with international efforts.
Nov. 3, 2014
Add France to Growing List of Poor Harvests
The olive fly enjoyed a mild winter in Provence this year, devastating crops and the region's prized olive oils.