shelf life of olive oil
Feb. 9, 2022
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shelf Life
Extra virgin olive oil’s renowned health benefits and organoleptic qualities degrade over time. Several factors play important roles in determining its shelf life.
Feb. 24, 2021
Even Dark Glass Bottles Leave EVOO Susceptible to Oxidation, Study Finds
Extra virgin olive oil in dark glass bottles suffers significant degradation in supermarket-like conditions, researchers in Italy found.
Feb. 20, 2017
When Does Olive Oil Lose Its Virginity?
Unlike wine, olive oil does not improve with time. And while many might wonder how long an extra virgin olive oil will stay extra virgin, there are too many moving parts for a simple answer.
Mar. 25, 2016
Farmers Protest Proposed EU Law on Olive Oil Labeling
At the center of protest is the EU law 2015 that provides for the elimination of the 18 months of shelf life limit on the label of extra virgin olive oil and indications of the origin.
Feb. 16, 2016
Fact Check: 3 Common Myths About Olive Oil Quality
Let's dispel some confusion about three fundamental characteristics of liquid gold.
Feb. 12, 2016
Storage Temperature's Big Impact on Shelf Life of High-Phenolic Olive Oils
Researchers investigated the effect of temperature on the stability of phenolic compounds in virgin olive oil during long-term storage.
Feb. 1, 2016 Production
Oct. 14, 2015 Production
Oct. 13, 2015 Basics
Sep. 28, 2015 N. America
Conference Urges Olive Oil Merchants to Monitor their Supply Chain
Jul. 29, 2015 Europe
Gaea CEO's Top Priority: 'Keep Serving Our Clients Every Day'
Jul. 20, 2015
The Muraglia Family, Stubborn by Choice
Savino Muraglia has been turning the ancient family farm into a modern and innovative enterprise.
Jun. 26, 2015
Solace in Olive Oil as Talks Continue in Greece
As Greece and its creditors endure tense negotiations, some find hope in the relative security of olive oil.
Jun. 15, 2015
Cerignola, Apulia Set to Host 2nd National Competition for Table Olives
Monna Oliva evaluates table olives from different regions to support producers and help them improve product quality and revitalize the sector.
Jun. 8, 2015
Upstart Albea Blanca Strikes Gold
In its first year, Albea Blanca has managed to produce four of the world's best olive oils.
Jun. 3, 2015
EVOO Awards Stir Competitive Spirit in Greece
Despite the bleak economic outlook for Greece these days, the future looks bright for producers who strive for quality.
Oct. 17, 2014
Finding Where One Umbrian Producer Leaves the Biggest Footprint
Storing olive oil frozen and air freight had the largest environmental impact of one producer in Umbria, in a recent case study.
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.
Apr. 11, 2012
‘Zapping’ May Make Olive Oil Extraction Faster, Cheaper
‘Zapping’ olive paste with pulsed electric fields (PEF) shows promise in improving virgin olive oil yield while reducing energy use and preserving quality.
Jan. 30, 2012
The release of the commercial product Ferran Adrias' famed olive oil caviar, Caviaroli, has opened the doors to molecular gastronomy in any kitchen.
Jan. 15, 2012
Food Industry Pros Attend Napa Valley Seminar on Olive Oil Quality
A sold-out seminar at the Culinary Institute of America's Greystone campus gave food buyers a better understanding of olive oil quality issues.
Oct. 31, 2011
Aussie Standard Wrapped, Paul Miller Pitches New World Olive Oil Quality 'Alliance'
Miller leads a new alliance that aims to connect producers and consumers with an olive oil quality indexing system and restoring the "good brand" of extra virgin.
Oct. 19, 2011
Reactions Underscore Super Premium's Long Road Ahead
Articles published on the same day in two major American newspapers put olive oil in the spotlight again. Readers' comments in the Washington Post offered a glimpse at some American reactions to Association 3E's super-premium initiative.
Feb. 22, 2011
Davis Olive Center Responds to IOC Criticism of Report
Researchers from the UC Davis Olive Center responded recently to criticism of last year's controversial study by a group of chemists from the International Olive Council.
Feb. 16, 2011
Edwin Frankel: Taking California Olive Oil to Higher Standards
Bold and controversial, his recently published findings have gripped the attention of the industry as they pave the way toward scientific strides for California olive oil.
Jan. 18, 2011
Leandro Ravetti on Australia's Proposed Olive Oil Standards
The drafting leader of Australia and New Zealand's proposed standards says no international standards in place accommodate the natural variation of olive oils from the region.