May. 21, 2013
Professional Olive Oil Training the Focus in Portugal
Three Universities are joining forces in Portugal to educate participants on quality olive oil production.
May. 20, 2013
Sicilian Olive Oil Seeks PGI Certification
Regional producers, mills, refiners and bottlers are joining forces to support an application to protect Sicilian olive oil.
Apr. 29, 2013
California Proposes Olive Oil Commission
If a bill currently working its way through is successful, California could have a new commission to oversee its olive oil industry.
Apr. 8, 2013 Production
Study Shows Adding Water Decreases Yield and Quality, Even in Non-Irrigated Olives
Apr. 4, 2013 Production
Mar. 22, 2013 World
New World Fails in Push to Raise Campesterol Limit for Olive Oil
Mar. 13, 2013 Production
Mar. 7, 2013 Production
Feb. 19, 2013
Intensive and super-intensive olive groves are different to the so-called traditional plantations because of their high plantation density.
Feb. 18, 2013
Scientists Say Zinc-Enriched Table Olives Offer Health Benefits
Olives are usually preserved with table salt but scientists have found a way to increase their nutritional value by adding zinc salt.
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.
Jan. 16, 2013
Ultrasound Prevents Olive Oil from Going Solid in the Fridge
An ultrasound treatment can prevent the harmless but unsightly crystallization that occurs when olive oil is kept cold.
Jan. 14, 2013
One Answer to Higher Profits Might be in the Leaves
Some olive oil producers benefit by selling olive leaves to foreign markets where they are used to make teas.
Jan. 14, 2013
Debate Continues Over Olive Oil Labeling
Debate over what information should appear on olive oil bottles continues as the European Commission drafts new labeling laws.
Jan. 12, 2013
The Murky Waters of Greek Agriculture and the Way Out
Decisive steps must be taken by the new farmers to overcome the tough situations created by the financial crisis.
Dec. 31, 2012
Pakistan to Plant 4 Million Olive Trees
Pakistan has announced plans to plant four million olive saplings in the country’s northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Dec. 10, 2012
Promising Results for New Test for Pesticide Residues in Olive Oil
Biosensors that appear to offer a cheap and fast way to detect insecticide residues in olive oil have been developed by a team of French and Moroccan scientists.
Dec. 7, 2012
Warm Weather Taking Toll on Greek Olives
The extended summer drought has lead some olive oil producing areas of Greece to lower oil production than usual, diminishing revenue in critical times.
Nov. 28, 2012
Course Promotes Sustainable Development in Tunisia
The International University of Andalucía initiated a new course on Mediterranean olive growing in the African country of Tunisia.
Nov. 26, 2012
Gino Celletti and Pieralisi: Olive Oil Technology Made Simple
The world leader in extraction systems has brought in Dr. Gino Celletti to help spread olive oil culture through its staff and customers.
Nov. 26, 2012
Table Olives: Kalamata PDO a Mixed Blessing
Regions beyond Messinia would like to market table olives bearing the Kalamata appellation. The problem is that's not allowed.
Nov. 19, 2012
Common Fund Nurseries to Serve as Models for New Technologies
A new olive tree nursery project in Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Egypt is designed to increase productivity and quality.
Nov. 13, 2012
Olive Trees Face ‘Death by Saw’ in Greece
Besides price fluctuations and drought, olive oil farmers in Greece now have to cope with olive trees being stolen for firewood.