Aug. 15, 2011
Star Fine Foods Launches California-Grown EVOO
Star, a division of Spanish food giant Borges Mediterranean Group, has launched its first grown-in-California olive oil -- using a blend of Arbequina, Arbosana, and Koroneiki olives grown in the Central Valley.
Jul. 19, 2011
For French Olive Oil Producers, Less is More
Olive oil production in France is tiny compared to its neighbors and there's a "problem with notoriety." Jean Benoit Hugues shares what the interprofessional association Afidol plans to do about lifting the profile, and sales, of French olive oil.
Jun. 28, 2011
South African Olive Oil Goes Wild
When you run down the list of emerging olive oil producing countries don't forget South Africa, with its growing production of quality olive oils and ever more appreciative consumers.
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Athens Hosts Eleotechnia Mediterranean Exhibition of Olive and Olive Oil
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Apr. 17, 2011
Lack of Farm Workers in Argentina Weakens Vulnerable Olive Oil Industry
Cultivation in Cuyo is expected to grow 40 percent, but half of this green gold will never make it to store shelves. There are simply not enough workers to harvest the olives.
Apr. 14, 2011
Heavy Rains and High Hopes for Australian Olive Oil This Season
Even with heavy rains, cooler temperatures are likely to improve the fatty acid profiles and intensity of most organoleptic attributes, according to Leandro Ravetti of Modern Olives.
Apr. 4, 2011
Andalusia Conference on the Future of Traditional Olive Oil Production
Representatives from Spain’s Ministry of Rural and Marine Environment (MARM) met in Jaén this week to discuss the many challenges facing the country’s traditional olive oil industry.
Mar. 29, 2011
Now Playing: Smartphones and Greek Olive Oil Production
A new promotional video produced by the consulting firm foodstandard for a Greek agricultural union is a stunning presentation of modern olive oil production.
Mar. 28, 2011
'Artisanal' Olive Oil Producers Meet in Rome to Talk Strategy
Everyone seemed to agree that differentiation from mass-market brands was key, and it would take a long time and a lot of hard work for high quality olive oil to garner the price it deserves.
Mar. 21, 2011
Designing Better Olive Oil through Genetic Mapping
Spanish scientists say they have pioneered a genetic map of the olive and isolated genes pivotal to the production of more profitable, higher quality and even healthier olive oil.
Mar. 7, 2011
Izmir Hosts First Olive Oil Technology Fair
The Olivetech Olive Oil and Technology Fair took place in Izmir, Turkey. The four-day event drew attention to industry challenges as well as its progress.
Mar. 3, 2011
Confronting Soil Erosion in Andalusia
Members of the olive oil industry are meeting in Jaén today to discuss measures to prevent the erosion of an estimated 80 tons of soil per hectare each year.
Feb. 24, 2011
California Senator Wolk to Chair Subcommittee on Olive Oil Production
The California Senate's newly established Subcommittee on Olive Oil Production and Emerging Products will focus on California’s olive oil industry.
Feb. 22, 2011
Researchers Look at Cyperus as an Olive Oil Substitute
Researchers say the cultivation of the plant would help Egypt and the rest of the Middle East decrease cooking oil imports and find use for desert land.
Feb. 16, 2011
Edwin Frankel: Taking California Olive Oil to Higher Standards
Bold and controversial, his recently published findings have gripped the attention of the industry as they pave the way toward scientific strides for California olive oil.
Feb. 14, 2011
Queensland Growers Hardest Hit After Historic Floods, Cyclone
“Some of their trees literally floated away from their grove,” said AOA Queensland director Amanda Bailey after historic floods, and a cyclone, caused damage estimated to reach $3.5bn.
Jan. 26, 2011
California Agriculture Magazine's Spotlight on Olive Oil
Sparked by huge changes in the California olive industry in recent years, California Agriculture magazine devoted an issue to olive oil production and quality factors.
Jan. 16, 2011
Group Announces Project to Reduce Impact of Olive Oil Production
The objective of the CITOLIVA initiative is to unite olive oil producers in Southwestern Europe with regards to sustainable development, technological innovation and land use.
Jan. 13, 2011
Queensland Flood Destroys Bumper Harvest
Australia Olive Association regional director Amanda Bailey is trapped by flood waters on her hill-top property unable to assess so far the heavy losses sustained by area farms.