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Dec. 3, 2013
Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP Sicilia
Sicily's huge environmental and biodiversity heritage must be preserved and promoted through a Protected Designation of Origin.
Nov. 26, 2013
Dietary education programs are needed in Sweden where misinformation prevents olive oil from gaining the proper recognition it deserves.
Nov. 19, 2013
In Search of Mislabeled Olive Oil to Make a Buck
Reading the 2010 study that found most extra virgin olive oils mislabeled, a Washington man went out to find one to complain about.
Oct. 28, 2013 Health
Mediterranean Diet Gaining Among Nutritionists But Olive Oil Still on Sidelines
Oct. 21, 2013 World
Sep. 30, 2013 Opinions
Trade Commission Report Fails to Consider Latest E.U. Measures
Sep. 17, 2013 Opinions
Aug. 9, 2013
Experts Skeptical of Dalmia's Pomace Oil 'Discovery'
With one sample, the Indian Olive Association's asserted "the humble olive pomace oil contains generous quantities of antioxidants."
Jul. 24, 2013
Whether any common ground will emerge in the two wings of U.S. trade policy is anyone’s guess, but it seems unlikely.
Jun. 26, 2013
Simon Field looks at some global trends to consider when planning to sustain and grow olive oil enterprises.
May. 20, 2013
It turns out that the biggest threat to our olive groves is not Chinese crops, Moroccan production, low prices or CAP reform.
Apr. 22, 2013
Climate Change Effects on Vines Should Alarm Olive Oil Producers
A study predicts that the climate change will totally change the global map of wine making, and where wine goes, olives follow.
Mar. 28, 2013
This book has everything scientific you’d ever need to know about olives and olive oil, and yet it doesn’t wear you down.
Mar. 17, 2013
The biggest threat these days to olive oil producers is not other olive oil producers, and time is running out to organize a defense.
Mar. 4, 2013
There have been no shortage of plans, but very little in the way of action to save the olive oil sector in Spain.
Feb. 18, 2013
Time for Greek Olive Oil to 'Solve for X'
The Greek olive oil industry could take a cue from Google's concept of "moonshot thinking" to solve the overwhelming problems it faces.
Feb. 10, 2013
Genetics May Prove Valuable for Greek Olive Oil Producers
While the olive oil industry in Greece is shaky, it is time for pioneering thinking and concerted efforts.
Nov. 7, 2012
California's 462,000-Acre 'Field of Dreams'
American olive oil producers and foreign suppliers are headed for a showdown. What's really at stake in the looming olive oil trade war?
Oct. 19, 2012
EU Olive Oil Promotion Policies 'Unfair'
EU promotional mechanisms are encouraging unfair competition between member states, according to the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consortium.
Oct. 18, 2012
Are Mission Olives Actually Picholine Marocaine?
Since their introduction in the late 1700's Mission olives were thought to be unique to the U.S. but DNA fingerprinting suggests otherwise.
Oct. 14, 2012
USITC Stalking the Olive Groves
Hopefully the USITC report will be used to support long-term goals, not only the short-term interests of U.S. olive oil producers.
Oct. 10, 2012
The USITC Investigation of the Olive Oil Market: Thoughts from Legal Experts
An expert analysis of the United States International Trade Commission's olive oil investigation.