Apr. 17, 2015
Australian Producer Boundary Bend Wins 9 Awards at NYIOOC
Australian olive oil company, already the world’s most awarded producer at the New York International Olive Oil Competition, added to their lead Wednesday.
Apr. 17, 2015
Spain Finishes at the Top Again in New York
Spain won more awards than any other country at the 2015 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the largest and most prestigious olive oil quality contest in the world.
Apr. 16, 2015
New York International Olive Oil Competition Announces Best Olive Oils in the World
In front of an excited crowd at the International Culinary Center, Curtis Cord, president of the New York International Olive Oil Competition, announced the best olive oils in the world for 2015.
Feb. 10, 2015 World
Olive Council Says Proposed Changes to Codex Standard Hinder Fraud Detection
Feb. 2, 2015 Europe
Olive Oil in France Rife with Deception and Fraud, Report Finds
Jan. 12, 2015 Africa / Middle East
Proposed Rules Would Align Morocco with International Standards
Jan. 6, 2015 World
Researchers Studying System for Controlled Olive Oil Distribution
Nov. 17, 2014 Europe
Oct. 24, 2014
Students Design Device to Detect Indicators of Rancidity
A simple device developed by students at UC Davis can help monitor the quality of olive oil along the supply chain.
Aug. 25, 2014
How Packaging Influences Olive Oil Quality
A look at ten years of data reveals the retail packaging that best preserves the nutrients in 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.
Jun. 29, 2014
Olive Council Wants Members to Crack Down on Flavored Olive Oils
Asking member countries to take a strict line on flavored olive oils is among the initiatives planned by the International Olive Council.
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.
Jun. 20, 2014
Europe’s Olive Oil Advisory Group Debates Changes
The future of the IOC and progress in transatlantic trade talks were debated at a meeting of the European Commission’s olive oil advisory group.
Jun. 9, 2014
An Extra Virgin Olive Oil Handbook
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Handbook edited by Claudio Peri is a welcome resource for anyone who has been following the olive oil quality conversation
May. 22, 2014
Trade Group Offers Olive Oil Tasting Seminar
Extra Virgin Alliance is holding a tasting seminar for buyers and culinary professionals just before the Fancy Food Show in New York.
May. 20, 2014
Making Connections at Cleo's Fine Oils
One Maryland purveyor is encouraging customers to discover high-quality extra virgin olive oils and the people who craft them.
May. 14, 2014
Course Offers Olive Oil Quality Assurance Answers for Buyers
A new course taught by renowned experts will show retailers, restaurants, importers and distributors what they need to know to assure olive oil quality.
Nov. 11, 2013
Council Hears Why Olive Oil Quality Seals Are Burgeoning
A renewed effort to reach a single international standard for olive oil was called for by members of the sector attending a recent International Olive Council meeting, the IOC says in a summary of the event.
Nov. 7, 2013
Billionaire Bets on Olive Oil Quality Trend
Domenica Fiore owner Frank Giustra is betting that consumers will learn to better discern quality and be willing to pay for it.
Oct. 15, 2013
Quality Seal Sought to Protect Image of Spanish Olive Oil
Supporters say a proposed quality seal will help protect Spanish olive oil from “smear campaigns" by new producer countries.
Oct. 4, 2013
Scientists Pool Expertise in Fight Against Fake Olive Oils
More than twenty of the world’s experts on olive oil verification met in Madrid to discuss olive oil fraud and possible solutions.
Jun. 13, 2013
Madrid Workshop Defines International Study on Olive Oil Fraud Detection
An international research project on olive oil authentication will be funded by the European Union.