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Nov. 17, 2014

Tough Season in California

From Corning in the Sacramento Valley to Lindsay in the San Joaquin this year’s table olive crop is a serious disappointment,

Nov. 13, 2014

A Bumper Harvest in Tunisia

Perfect weather has helped ready Tunisian olive trees for record output, just in time to take advantage European shortfalls.

Oct. 27, 2014

Umbrian Farmers Find Little to Celebrate

Umbrian farmers are in no mood to celebrate this year's dismal harvest. Many will simply leave the olives to rot on their trees.

Oct. 6, 2014

Italian Farmers' Organization Backs Olive Oil Quality Register

Coldiretti Molise has backed new legislation aimed at preventing olive oil adulteration and fraud.

Oct. 3, 2014

UC Davis Master Milling Course to Squeeze Out Another Day

The expanded, four-day course will train people to be exceptional olive oil producers through world-class instruction on the nuances of the craft.

Sep. 24, 2014

Spanish Olive Oil Production Will Drop By Nearly Half, Report Says

GEA Westfalia says global olive oil production will slide to 2.6 million tons this season, down over 20 percent from last year's record.

Sep. 8, 2014

Morocco, Argentina Seek to Increase Olive Production

Plans are underway in both Morocco and Argentina to increase the output of olives and olive oil.

Sep. 2, 2014

Rock Star Invites Tourists to Help With Olive Harvest

Sting invites tourists to his 900-acre estate and try their hand at harvesting the olives that produce the rock star's own line of extra virgin olive oil.

Aug. 21, 2014

Drought Just a Bump in the Road for California Olive Oil

Despite the long-lasting drought, domestic production is increasing as Americans become more educated about local olive oils.

Jul. 25, 2014

New Strain of Plant Germ Killing Ancient Olive Trees in Italy

A new strain of lethal plant germ Xylella fastidiosa combined with fungi and an insect are blamed for the disease destroying century-old olive groves in Italy.

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Jul. 16, 2014

More Imports of Greek Olive Oil to Japan

Greece exported record amounts of olive oil to Japan in 2012 and 2013, however production is expected to decline sharply.

Jun. 24, 2014

How Expert Advice is Helping Catalonia’s Olive Oil Sector

IRTA olive oil expert Agustí Romero shares practical examples of helping improve olive oil marketing and quality.

May. 16, 2014

The Next Revolution in Olive Oil Production

A dramatic decrease in time and energy needed in the mill is likely to be the next big change in olive oil production, one expert predicts.

Apr. 1, 2014

Spain Enjoys Robust Olive Oil Sales, But Not Prices

Spain’s olive oil exports continue at record levels and there’s also talk of a new record in production.

Mar. 29, 2014

Worldwide Study of Olive Oil Growers’ Production Costs

The true cost of producing olives for olive oil is under investigation by an IOC-appointed committee due to report by May.

Mar. 24, 2014

World Poised to Make Over 3M Tons of Olive Oil

The IOC has trimmed its estimate for world production this season to 3.05 million tons, while GEA Westfalia Separator forecasts a record 3.3 million tons.

Mar. 11, 2014

Eleotechnia Exhibition Showcases Innovation

The 6th Eleotechnia Exhibition featured businesses involved in the export, production and marketing of Greek olive oil.

Feb. 26, 2014

Spain Sets New Record for Olive Oil Exports

Spain continues to enjoy stronger foreign and domestic demand for its olive oil, with new figures showing both are at record levels.

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