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May. 7, 2014
Lima's Historic Olive Grove Park
Parque el Olivar is an oasis in the city of Lima, and the perfect place to laze away an afternoon.
Feb. 28, 2014
The Fun Side of Catalonia’s Olive Oil Fairs
Catalonia’s olive oil fairs are not just a chance to try and buy the new season's oils but usually to have fun, too.
Feb. 20, 2014
While olive oil is not yet commonly used in the massage and spa industry, there is a growing trend towards this health-giving alternative.
Feb. 5, 2014 World
Catalan Craftsman Breathes New Life into Old Olive Tree Wood
Jan. 20, 2014 Food & Cooking
International Day of Italian Cuisines Celebrates Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Jan. 20, 2014 World
Olimerca Launches First International Photography Competition
May. 14, 2013 Fairs, Competitions
Dec. 17, 2012 World
Aug. 21, 2012
Eight Painters Who Loved Olive Trees
Olive trees and olive groves have been favorite subjects for some of the greatest artists. Here are seven masters who shared an obvious appreciation of the olive.
Jul. 17, 2012
Did Someone Give You the Evil Eye? There's One Way to Find Out
You got a strange look just before everything started to go wrong. Better grab your olive oil and know for sure.
Jun. 16, 2012
We can all appreciate the beauties of nature, but it takes an enlightened soul – like artists' ones always are – to capture all the strenght and the poetry that lies in a ladybird, or in an olive tree.
Jun. 14, 2012
Slow Food Organizes a 'People's Choice' Contest for Olive Oil
For the seventh year, a Slow Food initiative to lets people discover the best Italian extra virgin olive oils by being professional tasters for one night.
Jun. 9, 2012
Resurgence of a Centenary Tradition
When the people of Moreda de Álava say they are going to organise a party, you can be sure they’ll keep their word.
May. 3, 2012
Casa de Hualdo Wins Top Prize at Extrascape
The high-density Spanish farm was found to have the best olive oil and landscape combination at the first Extrascape competition. Azienda Marina Colonna was recognized with a special prize.
Apr. 25, 2012
Spain's Olive Tree Municipalities Announce 'Culture Award' Winners
The Spanish Association of Municipalities of the Olive Tree (AEMO) announced three awards for spreading olive oil culture.
Apr. 23, 2012
Greece's Backroad 'Bulk' Olive Oil Trade
Rural Greeks rely on neighbors and friends to supply olive oil, often lugged home in economical tanks that might last the typical family three or four months.
Apr. 12, 2012
Riogordo’s Milling Honors Verdial Olive Oil
The Olearum Culture and Oil Heritage association organized recently the first edition of “The Milling of Riogordo” which recreated the traditional production of olive oil in the Ethnographic Museum of Riogordo (Málaga).
Mar. 14, 2012
An Olive Oil and Culture Workshop in Jaén
After celebrating the internet iniciative TwittsandAOVE (which got together Twitter and EVOO lovers), CM Europa company professionals have organized on March 27th a talk show in Martos (Jaén).
Feb. 8, 2012
The long pilgrimage by the olive from the moment it is harvested in the grove to the moment it is transformed into olive oil, progresses through various phases. Ancient civilizations established this journey and the essence of the process is still maintained by modern mills.
Feb. 6, 2012
A Pact to Protect the Andalusian Olive Grove
The Confederation of Employers of Andalusia (CEA), and the Juan Ramón Guillén Foundation signed a collaboration agreement to protect and promote the Andalusian olive groves.
May. 9, 2011
Giorgio Armani Designs Vestments with Olive Motif for Sicily Bishop
It's an Armani design out of reach for all but one. Vestments worn by the bishop of Pantelleria are adorned with olive branches, starfish, scallops and seaweed.
Mar. 14, 2011
One Use for Olive Oil After its "Best By" Date
For once it doesn't matter if it's fruity, bitter or pungent. It just need to be slippery. Still, nothing but olive oil will do when wrestlers square off in this ancient ritual.
Feb. 2, 2011
Celebrating Olive Oil Culture and Cuisine in Burhaniye
Each year locals and a few lucky tourists gather in this small town on the Aegean coast to salute olive oil culture with music, dance, exhibitions and great food.