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Jul. 8, 2013
Greeks Seek Aid for Olive Crop 'Disaster'
Unfavorable weather continues has taken its toll on Greece's olive crops, leaving many farmers with little or no production.
May. 14, 2013
Greek Leader Looks to China for Much-Needed Trade
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras visits China this week, with some encouraging signs for Greek olive oil.
Apr. 4, 2013
While the olives of the Kalamata variety are widely known, the PDO they carry is a cause of contention among producers in Greece.
Mar. 11, 2013 Food & Cooking
Feb. 18, 2013 Opinions
Feb. 10, 2013 Opinions
Jan. 12, 2013 World
Dec. 17, 2012 World
Dec. 7, 2012
Warm Weather Taking Toll on Greek Olives
The extended summer drought has lead some olive oil producing areas of Greece to lower oil production than usual, diminishing revenue in critical times.
Dec. 1, 2012
Production Up, Consumption Down in Greece
Nevermind an increase in local olive oil production, Greek consumers are being forced to find cheaper alternatives.
Nov. 26, 2012
Table Olives: Kalamata PDO a Mixed Blessing
Regions beyond Messinia would like to market table olives bearing the Kalamata appellation. The problem is that's not allowed.
Nov. 14, 2012
International Olive Oil Tasting Seminar Coming to Kalamata
Participants will examine the characteristics of different olive varieties, and evaluate techniques used in Italy, Spain and the U.S.
Nov. 13, 2012
Olive Trees Face ‘Death by Saw’ in Greece
Besides price fluctuations and drought, olive oil farmers in Greece now have to cope with olive trees being stolen for firewood.
Oct. 17, 2012
Agriculture Minister Sees Labeling Regulation as Good for Greek Olive Oil
According to the Greek Minister of Agriculture, the 432/2012 regulation of the EU will help Greek olive oil make a bigger impact and advertise its quality.
Oct. 4, 2012
Terra Creta Organizes Conference
Visitors from 14 countries and 50 local farmers have signed up for the Terra Creta olive oil conference held in Hania, Crete, next week.
Oct. 1, 2012
Crisis Spawns Investments in Olive Groves
As young people in Greece turn to their family properties, olive groves are suddenly considered a secure investment.
Sep. 24, 2012
Group Wants Bank Support for Greek Olive Oil Exports
The Hellenic Commerce Confederation suggested two ways to boost and sustain olive oil exports, both of which rely on ailing banks
Aug. 15, 2012
Greece Has No Real Strategy to Promote its Olive Oil
The Greek olive oil sector, a potentially flourishing industry, seems to have been left with no vision and no strategic plan by the Greek state.
Aug. 13, 2012
An 'Oil Change' Helps Two Greek Companies Stay Ahead
Olive oil is now used by food companies in ready meals and food products in innovative ways signaling a turn to a healthier way of life.
Aug. 8, 2012
The financial crisis has created many woes, and now it has forced the need to look back to forgotten things and practices that can take us out of the swamp.
Jul. 9, 2012
New Phase for Greek Olive Mills
A new environmental law makes things worse for the 2,300 olive mills -- more than half the mills in Greece -- still using the "three-phase" production system.
Jun. 12, 2012
The husband and wife team who run the Kolympari-Mihelakis Family olive oil company say their latest product, Olive One, surpasses anything they’ve ever produced before.
May. 30, 2012
The olive oil market in Spain, Italy and Greece is experiencing serious problems leading to job losses in the short run and a less healthy diet in the long.