May. 7, 2015
An Olive Oil from Japan Wins Top Award
An extra virgin olive oil from Japan, Takao Nouen no Olive Hatake, won a Best in Class Award at the world's most prestigious olive oil competition.
May. 4, 2015
38 U.S. Brands Make List of Best Olive Oils
Despite a punishing drought, California olive oil producers still managed to craft some of the year's best extra virgin olive oils.
Apr. 30, 2015
Olive Oil Authenticity Testing Underway in UK
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) selected Campden BRI to test and analyze all types of olive oils imported into the UK.
Apr. 26, 2015 Africa / Middle East
Apr. 17, 2015 World
Apr. 17, 2015 World
Feb. 10, 2015 World
Olive Council Says Proposed Changes to Codex Standard Hinder Fraud Detection
Feb. 2, 2015
Olive Oil in France Rife with Deception and Fraud, Report Finds
Recent checks in France revealed widespread problems with falsely labeled olive oils.
Jan. 12, 2015
Proposed Rules Would Align Morocco with International Standards
The Moroccan government has proposed rules which will define and regulate the quality of olive oil.
Jan. 6, 2015
Researchers Studying System for Controlled Olive Oil Distribution
A University of Florence team will analyze the effect of controlled conditions on olive oil chemistry and quality.
Nov. 17, 2014
European Partnership to Certify Olive Oil Traceability
Growers from Italy and Greece are working on a program that certifies the EVOO supply chain.
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.