Jan. 25, 2016
In Italy, Reactions to the '60 Minutes' Report on Olive Oil from Anger to Resolve
A report dedicated to mafia involvement in Italian agriculture, and especially the olive oil sector, by CBS News magazine ‘60 Minutes’ on January 3, naturally raised various reactions. Taking a cue from recent scandals involving adulterated olive oil, CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker suspected the threat of mafia entanglement throughout the whole “Made in Italy” industry,
Jan. 1, 2016
'60 Minutes' Looks at Olive Oil Adulteration in Italy
This Sunday, the most successful program in U.S. television history will delve into the adulteration of extra virgin olive oil in Italy and mafia involvement in the agricultural sector.
Dec. 22, 2015
More Obstacles for New PDOs and PGIs in Italy
Despite the difficulties, Italian growers and producers still consider protected origin designations a good way to protect and safeguard their products.
Dec. 17, 2015 Europe
Decree to 'Decrimanalize' Counterfeit Olive Oil Leads to Protests in Italy
Dec. 11, 2015 Europe
Italy 'Not Respecting Obligations' to Eradicate Xylella, EU Says
Dec. 10, 2015 Europe
Consumer Group Prepares for Class Action in Wake of EVOO Fraud Scandal
Dec. 3, 2015 Business
Dec. 2, 2015
Taiwan and U.K. Delegations Tour Italian Olive Oil Centers
Buyers and journalists are in Italy with the hope of expanding trade in olive oils from Tuscany, Campania and Lombardy.
Nov. 13, 2015
World's Largest Olive Oil Producer Responds to Fraud Allegations
Deoleo said it “strictly respects all the laws and regulations relating to food security in all the countries in which it operates."
Nov. 10, 2015
Doing Hard Time in Italy's Last Island Prison Means Making Olive Oil
Inmates at Gorgona press their own oil from an olive variety unique to their prison island.
Nov. 3, 2015
Italian Harvest Off to Strong Start
Farmers are reporting a strong early harvest in terms of production totals and quality.
Oct. 26, 2015
EVOO Takes Center Stage as Milan Expo Winds Down
The universal exhibition was the occasion for an edition of Ercole Olivario, a national competition dedicated to Italian extra virgin olive oils.
Oct. 22, 2015
Heroic Cultivation on Lake Como
Harvesting olives on the steep hillsides around Lake Como is a challenge at Olio Gaiatto. The scenery is one reward for the hard work, the other is the olive oil.
Jul. 1, 2015
L’Oro del Benàco Celebrates Best of Lake Garda
The largest lake of Italy has a great influence on the climate on its banks and is the heart of the world's northernmost olive oil production region.
Mar. 31, 2015
On the Importance of Olive Tree Pruning
“It is fundamental to live like the plant in order to understand what it needs,” the pruner reveals. "Foliage and wood must always be in harmony."
Mar. 25, 2015
Olio Capitale Hands Baton to Milan Expo
Olio Capitale in Trieste, which wrapped up its ninth edition last week, showed that even after the worst of harvests Italian olive oil shines.
Feb. 25, 2015
Proposal to Include Apulia's 'Plain of Olive Trees' on Unesco List
Three municipalities have joined forces to protect an area with a concentration of thousand-year-old olive trees.
Feb. 15, 2015
Olio Capitale Takes Aim at International Markets
Trieste will host the 9th Olio Capitale, Italy's exhibition dedicated to quality extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 13, 2015
The beautiful town in Tuscany hosts the third edition of ExtraLucca, a cultural and culinary event dedicated to extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 9, 2015
New Sunrise for an Ancient Town
It is a magic moment for this city illuminated by the first lights of a new beginning in the name of olive oil tradition and its future.
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.
Jan. 19, 2015
Olives Reach New Heights in Valtellina
One of the consequences of rising temperatures is that it's now possible to cultivate olive trees where it was previously unthinkable.