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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 Food & Cooking
Jan. 20, 2017 World
Project in Greece Converts Olive Cultivation Into a Climate Management Tool
Aug. 18, 2016 Europe
Aug. 1, 2016 Europe
Europe Opens New Infringement Procedure Over Italy's Handling of Xylella
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.
Oct. 21, 2014
Dcoop Acquires Cargill’s Share of Mercaoleo
The Spanish cooperative purchased Cargill's half of a joint venture that began in 2007, taking control of Mercaoleo's huge bottling plant.
Oct. 8, 2014
EU Rejects UK’s 'Traffic Light' Nutritional Labeling
Europe has rejected the U.K.'s food labeling system, which it says unfairly discriminates against healthful foods like olive oil.
Sep. 17, 2014
EU Leaders Urge Development of Organic Sector
The Eighth European Organic Congress met last week, focusing on the regulation needed to continue the burgeoning growth of the organic sector.
Aug. 28, 2014
Indian Olive Association Responds to Reports of Olive Oil Blockade
The Indian Olive Association released a statement in response to the widely-reported Indian blockage of European olive oil.
Aug. 11, 2014
EU Funding to Boost Consumer Confidence in Olive Oil Quality
Increasing consumer and market confidence in olive oil quality is one of the desired impacts of a proposed fund.
Aug. 4, 2014
India Blocks European Olive Oil After EU Bans its Mangoes, MEP Claims
India has blocked arrivals of European foods after its mangoes were banned over quality concerns, Italian politician Mara Bizzotto claims.
Aug. 4, 2014
With No Deal on Olive Council’s Future, Europe Favors Treaty Extension
Lack of a deal on the future of the IOC means the treaty governing it is likely to be prolonged a year beyond its December expiration.
Jul. 16, 2014
A Gift of Italian Olive Oil for EU Governors
Italian extra virgin olive oil will be presented to EU governors to kick off Italy's 6-month term as President of the European Union.