Jan. 27, 2012
Trials and Tribulations of Commercial Olive Oil Production in the U.K.
The United Kingdom might not be the first location for a commercial olive grove that springs to mind, but Neil Davy, proprietor of Huggit's Farm in Kent, has other ideas.
Jan. 25, 2012
Lanzarote Promotes Ecological Olive Farming
The Canary Islands have a very limited production of olive oil. Lanzarote has decided to launch a campaign focused on promoting the introduction of ecological olive trees to save their agricultural economy.
Jan. 10, 2012
New California Conference to Discuss Marketing Order, High-Density Farming
A conference in Dixon, California, will present a proposed olive oil marketing order and offer practical, information for growers and processors.
Dec. 27, 2011 Production
Dec. 15, 2011 Production
Council Launches Seminar Series on Cultivation and Olive Oil Quality
Dec. 15, 2011 Production
Dec. 6, 2011 Production
Dec. 4, 2011 Production
Researchers Make Biodegradable Plastic Bottles from Olive Skins
Nov. 28, 2011
Meeting Up with Shimon Lavee, and The One About the Holy Tree
The former IOC president says only Spain will be able to, in the long run, compete with the efficiency of the Southern Hemisphere's modern processing.
Nov. 22, 2011
Private Farms in India Set to Begin Olive Cultivation
Following successful field trials over the last three years in the government land, the state is now ready to expand the scope of olive cultivation to private farmers.
Nov. 17, 2011
After Drought, Downpours Wash Away Catalonian Harvest
Drought reduced the potential olive harvest before widespread rain washed much of it to the ground - causing the loss of up to 70 percent of production.
Nov. 14, 2011
Kalamata Conference Examines Modern Olive Oil Production and Sustainability
Scientists and olive oil industry professionals discussed the current status of the oil mills in Greece and sustainable production methods.
Nov. 6, 2011
Spain's Olive Harvest Marked by Lower Yields, Too Many Workers
With hordes heading to Andalusia looking for work at harvest time many will be turned away this year, while low prices and yield will cause some farmers to let the olives rot.
Oct. 31, 2011
Some Relief for Dry Andalusian Olives
After 52 days of dry skies and above-average heat, Andalusia’s wrinkly olives finally relieved their thirst last week. But welcome though it was, the rain came too late to avoid some losses in non-irrigated areas of the region.
Oct. 17, 2011
Olive Fly Adds to Andalusian Woes
Lack of rain is not the only reason forecasts of another bumper year of olive oil production are viewed cautiously in Spain – the olive fruit fly has reared its fearsome head earlier and in greater numbers.
Oct. 16, 2011
Study Recommends Olive Oil Byproduct as Organic Fertilizer
Recent studies conducted at the Universidad de Sevilla’s School of Agricultural Engineering concluded that alperujo, a sub-product of olives obtained after milling and pressing, can be reused as fertilizer in organic farming.
Oct. 11, 2011
Jaén Hoping for Rain as Olive Harvest Looms
It's autumn in Jaén, the center of world olive oil production, but unrelenting heat and four months without rain has fueled talk of a 30 percent fall in its olive harvest this year.
Oct. 11, 2011
September Heat Means Early Harvest, Less Olive Oil in Italy
While it is estimated that the high temperatures -- the second highest on record since 1800 -- will reduce olive oil production by about 10 percent, the quality of the oil is supposed to be good.
Oct. 6, 2011
Fratelli Aprile: The Art of Extra Virgin
With a great attention for local culture and contemporary art, Daniele and Roberto Aprile link tradition and innovation to produce a unique brand of extra virgin.
Sep. 26, 2011
Pakistan Makes Plans for Olive Oil Production
The government hopes to make Pakistan self-sufficient in the product of olive oil by developing olive orchard cultivation in Punjab.
Sep. 21, 2011
Alfa Laval Unveils Mobile Service for California Millers
Just in time for California’s harvest, the trailer delivers parts and service on location to olive oil mills throughout California and adjoining states, at no extra cost to Alfa Laval customers.
Sep. 17, 2011
New Olive Oil Labeling Rules in Italy Require Clearer Origin Indication
A new decree states that the place of origin must be written in legible characters and in the same field of vision as the category of oil.
Aug. 29, 2011
Gianni Stefanini remembers Marco Mugelli, his friend and teacher.