Dan Flynn
May. 18, 2021
Producers Honor Dan Flynn for His Contributions to California Olive Oil
The founder of the UC Davis Olive Center received the California Olive Oil Council's Pioneer Award for his "lasting impact on the state's olive oil industry."
Feb. 10, 2021
UC Davis Olive Center Appoints New Director
Javier Fernandez-Salvador will join the UC Davis Olive Center as its executive director in June.
Sep. 21, 2020
Olive Center Founder Steps Down After 12 Years
Dan Flynn has announced he will resign as the executive director of the UC Davis Olive Center. His successor’s main challenge will be expanding the center’s financial base.
Jul. 23, 2019
Donations Help Fund Research and Award-Winning Production at UC Davis
Recent donations have allowed the leading U.S. olive oil research center to invest in new equipment, expand their olive groves and improve production.
Jan. 17, 2018
UC Davis Olive Center Turns 10
The University of California at Davis Olive Center celebrates its tenth anniversary this week as a research and education center that continues to make an impact on the olive oil industry worldwide.
Aug. 24, 2015
High Society: Chemists Recognize 9 Olive Oil Tasting Panels that Made the Grade
The American Oil Chemists' Society anointed 9 panels on its annual list of top tasters.
Oct. 3, 2014 Trade Events
May. 30, 2013 Food & Cooking
May. 7, 2013 Trade Events
Annual Chemists' Meeting Shows Growing Interest in Olive Oil
Mar. 12, 2013 World
Feb. 15, 2013 World
Nov. 19, 2012
Olive Center Offers Chemical Testing
The renowned California research center is offering olive oil chemical and sensory evaluations for producers, importers and retailers.
Oct. 8, 2012
'Eye-Opening' Milling Course at UC Davis
A three day course at the Olive Center that took a comprehensive look at all aspects of olive oil processing.
Jul. 13, 2012
Flynn Brings Olive Oil Education to D.C. Festival
The UC Davis Olive Center attended the 46th Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington this month to talk with visitors about olive oil quality.
Apr. 27, 2012
103rd AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
1,600 colleagues will gather to focus on the science and business dynamics currently driving the global fats and oils industries.
Mar. 18, 2012
American Olive Oil Producers Draft Federal Marketing Order
American olive oil producers are drafting a federal marketing order that would set higher quality standards, redefine grades and require new testing of all olive oil produced here.
Jan. 24, 2012
Stakeholders to Testify at California Olive Oil Hearing
Extra virgin olive oil fraud will be the topic of an informational hearing Thursday at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Dec. 6, 2011
Critical Information for Olive Oil Decision Makers
Top olive oil experts will share insights to help distinguish good quality olive oil from bad at a January 12 conference presented by the Culinary Institute of America and the UC Davis Olive Center.