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Oct. 20, 2014
Croatian Olive Growers Face a Disappointing Harvest
The olive harvest has started earlier than usual in the Croatian olive-growing regions of Istria and Dalmatia, bringing disappointing yields.
Oct. 20, 2014
Ruinous Floods in Liguria Add to Poor Outlook for Italian Production
Damaging floods in Liguria are adding to a rough year for Italian olive oil farmers, resulting in a drop in production and rising prices.
Oct. 17, 2014
Finding Where One Umbrian Producer Leaves the Biggest Footprint
Storing olive oil frozen and air freight had the largest environmental impact of one producer in Umbria, in a recent case study.
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Oct. 1, 2014
Experts Gathering in Italy to Tackle New Olive Tree Killer
Experts from around the world will meet in Gallipoli, the epicenter of the outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa that threatens thousands of olive trees.
Sep. 16, 2014
Texas Olive Oil Producers Beating the Odds
Despite acknowledged hurdles, Texan farmers have managed to produce some of the world's best olive oils.
Sep. 9, 2014
Turkey Braces for Economic Impact of Erratic Weather
Number two table olive producer, Turkey, is in the midst of dealing with the economic impact of erratic weather patterns over the last year.
Sep. 8, 2014
Corfu Farmer Strikes Green Gold
A family on a Greek island not known for quality olive oil is breaking with tradition, while rediscovering a native variety high in phenols.
Sep. 8, 2014
Univ. of Andalusia Seminar to Focus on Impact of Xylella fastidiosa
The University of Andalusia, in Spain's top olive-producing region, is hosting a two-day seminar on recent innovations in olive growing.
Sep. 4, 2014
Italy Unveils Plan to Battle Olive Tree Killer
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture has promised to increase monitoring, research, and funding to better understand Xylella Fastidiosa.
Aug. 25, 2014
Blight Continues to Threaten Olive Crops in Italy
Widespread bacterial infection has already destroyed thousands of olive trees across Italy’s Puglia region.
Aug. 25, 2014
How Packaging Influences Olive Oil Quality
A look at ten years of data reveals the retail packaging that best preserves the nutrients in olive oil.
Aug. 11, 2014
Researchers Recover Forgotten Olive Varieties in Spain
Researchers are working to characterize local olive specimens and recover rare olive varieties in Galicia.
Jul. 25, 2014
New Strain of Plant Germ Killing Ancient Olive Trees in Italy
A new strain of lethal plant germ Xylella fastidiosa combined with fungi and an insect are blamed for the disease destroying century-old olive groves in Italy.
Jul. 4, 2014
California Commission Releases Proposed Olive Oil Standards
The newly created Olive Oil Commission of California made its recommendations for new grade and labeling standards to the Secretary of Food and Agriculture.
Jun. 24, 2014
How Expert Advice is Helping Catalonia’s Olive Oil Sector
IRTA olive oil expert Agustí Romero shares practical examples of helping improve olive oil marketing and quality.
Jun. 9, 2014
An Extra Virgin Olive Oil Handbook
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Handbook edited by Claudio Peri is a welcome resource for anyone who has been following the olive oil quality conversation
Jun. 9, 2014
Soil May Have Most Impact on Certain Olive Oil Phytosterol Levels
A new study shows that soil quality may impact steryl glucoside levels in olive oils more than olive cultivar or farming methods.
May. 30, 2014
Council Seeks Input on Olive Oil Definitions and Test Methods
Under a new system designed to boost transparency, the IOC has begun circulating proposals on new or revised methods of analysis, parameters or limits.