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Dec. 14, 2017
EU Helps Sustainable Growers in Spain, But US Tariffs on Table Olives Loom
As Europe helps farmers adopt sustainable agricultural practices in olive groves, the legality of proposed U.S. tariffs on Spanish table olives is contested.
Nov. 30, 2017
Greek Politician Voices Concern for Sector's Vulerability
The problems of south European olive oil producers and ways to face them were expressed in a written question by European Parliament Member, Manolis Kefalogiannis.
Oct. 26, 2017
EU Measure Spares Monumental Trees as New Xylella Cases Emerge
New measures allow replanting trees in the infected area and allow the sparing of uncontaminated monumental olive trees. Meanwhile, new cases of infected plants have appeared further north.
Oct. 18, 2017 Business
EU Report Predicts 45 percent Increase in Olive Oil Exports by 2026
Sep. 19, 2017 Business
Aug. 17, 2017 Food & Cooking
UK Food Safety Concerns Remain Despite New Inspections Framework
Aug. 1, 2017 Grades
'Oleum' Project Seeks Better Solutions to Protect Olive Oil Authenticity
Jul. 31, 2017 Business
Jul. 17, 2017
Agreement Reached on New EU Organic Food Rules
After lengthy negotiations, EU negotiators have agreed on new rules for EU organic products.
Jul. 6, 2017
EU Project Aims to Improve Mediterranean Olive Oil Sector Competitiveness
A new project will develop quality control and production techniques to aid producers while educating consumers about high-phenolic olive oil's health benefits and certifying those health benefits
Apr. 25, 2017
Could Brexit Boost Olive Oil Exporters?
If the UK adopts a 'New Zealand trade model' to source more affordable deals for its consumers, it could have a profound effect on olive oil exporters that have faced hurdles when exporting to EU countries.
Mar. 22, 2017
Europe Introduces Food Inspection Rules to Tackle Fraud
New rules on food safety and inspection have been adopted by the European Parliament to tackle fraudulent practices in the food industry.
Mar. 16, 2017
One Year After EU Allows Duty-Free Tunisian Imports, Italian Producers Assure Strict Controls
Assitol is pushing for transparency to dispel concerns over duty-free Tunisian imports while proposing the extension of computerized monitoring and supporting the new inter-trade organization to ensure more product guarantees.
Jan. 20, 2017
Project in Greece Converts Olive Cultivation Into a Climate Management Tool
For four years, the oLIVE CLIMA Project in Greece has tackled challenges posed by climate change in the Mediterranean by introducing innovative techniques to convert olive cultivation into a climate management tool.
Aug. 18, 2016
Apulia Presents EU with Draft Law to Tackle Xf
Apulian President Michele Emiliano met with the EU minister of agriculture to share strategies against the spread of Xylella fastidiosa bacterium and request the closure of infringement procedures.
Aug. 1, 2016
Europe Opens New Infringement Procedure Over Italy's Handling of Xylella
Italy has 60 days to respond to a formal letter and take steps to implement the requirements imposed by the European Commission.
Apr. 16, 2016
EU Committee Approves Elimination of 18-Month Shelf-Life on EVOO Labels
The Senate’s EU Policies Committee voted to implement a law that provides for the controversial elimination of the 18-month shelf-life on the label of extra virgin olive oil and indications of the origin.
Jan. 27, 2016
EU to Import 70,000 Tons of Duty-Free Tunisian Olive Oil to Help Recovery Since Terror Attacks
European Members of Parliament have endorsed a plan to help the Tunisian economy in the wake of last year’s terrorists attacks by allowing 70,000 tons of duty-free olive oil imports.
Dec. 17, 2015
Europe Approves Draft of New Rules to Prevent Spread of Plant Diseases
New regulations to curb the influx of killer plant pests such as the fatal olive tree disease Xylella fastidiosa, have been preliminarily approved by members of the European Parliament. MEPs informally agreed to the package of new measures during high-level talks in Luxembourg yesterday, December 16. The interim deal introduces preventive measures for important plants,
Feb. 26, 2015
Croatian MEP Proposes New Quality Measures
The European Parliament has proposed measures for the evaluation of high-quality extra virgin olive oils to protect consumers and producers.
Jan. 27, 2015
After Bruising Season, Italy Combats Fraud and Invests in its Future
The minister of agriculture organized a meeting with stakeholders to "relaunch" a core sector of the Italian economy.
Dec. 9, 2014
New EU Labeling Laws Just in Time for Olive Oil's 'Black Year'
As unfriendly as the climate has been for olives, it's just right for olive oil fraud. New EU labeling laws aim to help consumers know whet they're getting.
Oct. 22, 2014
Italian Growers Sidelined While Dante Project Gets Public Funding
A public investment by the Italian Institute for Agro-industrial Development has been criticized by growers who were left out of the deal.