Sep. 2, 2014
Despite Drought, Calif. Olive Growers Will See Good Return
The Olive Growers Council of California reached a favorable agreement with table olive processors after drought has left many farmers hurting.
Aug. 11, 2014
Researchers Recover Forgotten Olive Varieties in Spain
Researchers are working to characterize local olive specimens and recover rare olive varieties in Galicia.
Jul. 25, 2014
Turkish Growers Criticize Bill to Allow Energy Plants on Olive Groves
Critics say a proposed bill to boost energy and mining projects would be detrimental to Turkey's growing olive and olive oil sector.
Jul. 25, 2014 World
New Strain of Plant Germ Killing Ancient Olive Trees in Italy
May. 7, 2014 World
Mar. 29, 2014 Production
Expert Says Eradication of New Olive Tree Disease in Europe Unlikely
Feb. 17, 2014 Production
Dec. 28, 2013 Producer Profiles
Dec. 3, 2013
Europe Puzzled by Olive Tree Epidemic
Scientists are trying to determine how to prevent the spread of the devastating disease killing olive trees in southern Italy.
Sep. 9, 2013
Research Institute in Chania Emerges as Greek Olive Sector Leader
The Institute for Olive Tree and Subtropical Plants has become a leader in research and education for the olive oil sector in Greece.
Aug. 27, 2013
Spain Considers Trial Release of Genetically-Modified Olive Flies
Genetically-modified olive flies will be released in a Catalan olive grove if a field trial is approved in Spain.
May. 3, 2013
Spain Wins Again at Second 'Extrascape' Competition
The small village of San Martino hosted the second edition of Extrascape, a competition for the best olive oil and landscape.
Mar. 7, 2013
Olive Tree Transcriptome Mapping Key to Industry Efficiency
Researchers have mapped the transcriptome of the olive tree, a step that is hoped to improve efficiency and reduce cost of olive breeding.
Feb. 19, 2013
Intensive and super-intensive olive groves are different to the so-called traditional plantations because of their high plantation density.
Feb. 13, 2013
Origins of Domesticated Olive Tree Revealed
A new study pinpoints the transition from the wild olive trees to their cultivated descendants in time and space.
Feb. 10, 2013
Genetics May Prove Valuable for Greek Olive Oil Producers
While the olive oil industry in Greece is shaky, it is time for pioneering thinking and concerted efforts.
Jan. 16, 2013
Casas de Hualdo: The Most Beautiful Olive Grove in the World
Observed from any of the hills surrounding the mill, Case de Hualdo looks like the illustration of a very lovely picture postcard.
Dec. 31, 2012
Pakistan to Plant 4 Million Olive Trees
Pakistan has announced plans to plant four million olive saplings in the country’s northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Dec. 28, 2012
Iran Produced 47,000 Tons of Olive in 2012
Iran produced about 28,000 tons of canned olives this year, while olive oil production stood at 3,200 tons.
Dec. 15, 2012
Libya’s New Oil Comes from Pressing, Not Drilling
Libya aspires to establish itself as the new player in the olive oil industry and export its olive oil to Europe.
Nov. 28, 2012
Course Promotes Sustainable Development in Tunisia
The International University of Andalucía initiated a new course on Mediterranean olive growing in the African country of Tunisia.
Nov. 19, 2012
Common Fund Nurseries to Serve as Models for New Technologies
A new olive tree nursery project in Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Egypt is designed to increase productivity and quality.
Nov. 12, 2012
Carol Drinkwater: Following 'The Olive Oil Route' with Passion
The British actress has written several books on her adventures and is filming her quest to discover the route of the olive tree.