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Mar. 12, 2018
Consumers in Spain Don't Appreciate Organic EVOO, Researchers Say
The established position of conventional extra virgin olive oil in Spain leaves little room for its organic version.
Dec. 12, 2017
Tunisia Sees Opportunity in Organic Production
Ninety-five percent of Tunisia’s olive groves are tended using traditional practices without the use of any pesticides.
Sep. 14, 2017
An Oasis of Award-Winning EVOO in Tabernas
Sergio Leone, the Italian filmmaker, chose the desert region of Tabernas as a film location for his Spaghetti Westerns. Few believed the area was right for olive oil production.
Jul. 17, 2017 Food & Cooking
May. 23, 2017 World
For Spain's 'La Olivilla,' Winning Top Award, Restoring Nature Go Hand in Hand
Nov. 21, 2016 Business
Jun. 1, 2016 World
Jun. 1, 2015 World
Sep. 2, 2014
Olive Oil Among Top Organic Imports in U.S.
Organic olive oil worth $166 million was imported by the United States last year, the first in which it was tracked by the USDA.
Jan. 21, 2014
Trends in Organic Olive Oil Trade Now Being Tracked
Organic olive oil accounted for at least one tenth of all virgin olive oil imported by the United States in 2012/13, according to the International Olive Council.
Dec. 4, 2013
French Growers Encouraged to Go Organic
French olive oil producers are being encouraged to go organic.
Oct. 17, 2012
Chinese Investors Purchase Australia's Kailis Organic Olive Oil
The investors paid AUD$15 million for the company started in 2001 by Mark Kailis, son of the Red Rooster fast food chain founder.
Oct. 11, 2012
More Organic Olive Groves in Andalusia
In 2011 there were 21 percent more organic olive groves than the previous year in the world's leading olive oil production region.
Apr. 1, 2012
Do You Consider Yourself an Ecological Consumer?
The results of a study by the Spanish Government identifies the profile and habits of the organic consumers in Spain.
Feb. 29, 2012
Egyptian Producer Sees More Demand for Pesticide-Free Olive Oil
Giza-based executive manager Khalil Nasrallah says the company receives far more inquiries about its pesticide-free than its certified organic ones.
Oct. 16, 2011
Study Recommends Olive Oil Byproduct as Organic Fertilizer
Recent studies conducted at the Universidad de Sevilla’s School of Agricultural Engineering concluded that alperujo, a sub-product of olives obtained after milling and pressing, can be reused as fertilizer in organic farming.
Sep. 27, 2011
Olivar de Segura the Top 'Ecological' Olive Oil Producer in Spain
The co-op sold one million kilos of olive oil in 2010 making it the top-selling certified ecological producer, according to Andalusia's organic farming trade group.
Sep. 6, 2011
Sales of Packaged Organic Olive Oil from Andalusia Sharply Higher
Sales of packaged organic olive oil from Andalusia grew nearly 30 percent in 2010, almost equaling that of the region's bulk olive oil sales.
Apr. 21, 2011
In Lucca, Biodynamic and Organic Farming Make a Bit of Magic
Giuseppe Ferrua hand-picks his olives at just the right day of the lunar cycle to maximize the amount of liquid they contain. “Some people say we’re witches.”
Jan. 10, 2011
Spain's LA Organic Targets Colombia
The move into the Colombian market follows reports that find consumers there becoming more aware of the benefits of olive oil amid a growing demand for gourmet products.
Oct. 29, 2010
French Olive Oil Producers Going Organic
Jean Marie Guerin says he's lucky to be isolated from other orchards. "My domaine is right out in the country, far from any pollution. I don’t have as many flies as the other growers.”
Jul. 8, 2010
The so-called “Euro-Leaf” will now be obligatory on pre-packaged organic food products that have been produced in any of EU Member States and meet the necessary standards.
Jun. 17, 2010
Mark Kailis Has an Appetite For Organic Olive Oil
In a bid to become the world's largest organic olive oil producer, Mark Kailis says now is the the time to communicate with consumers about olive oil quality.