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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.
Oct. 1, 2013
An Interview with David Marcos Merchán
"The major chefs might understand about textures, combinations, presentations, but the real protagonists of our table are the farmers."
Sep. 25, 2013
New Way for Olive Oil to Light up Religious Rituals
An inventor in Israel has found a way to make solid olive oil candles that could be popular for use in religious ceremonies and other commemorations.
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Reports of Curtailed Olive Oil Consumption May Be Less True in Greece
Sep. 10, 2013
P&G Patent Application Employs Olive Pits in Liquid Cleaners
Another use has been found for olive pits, this time to provide a tough but safe abrasive cleaner, according to Proctor & Gamble.
Sep. 3, 2013
Portuguese Consumer Group Seeks Clampdown on Olive Oil Mislabeling
A Portuguese consumer watchdog has called for more vigilance for olive oil fraud, amid claims of widespread mislabeling.
Aug. 19, 2013
Fortifying Donkey Milk with Olive Oil, and Other Inventions
Among the international patents sought for olive oil and olive-related products, making donkey milk better for babies.
Aug. 15, 2013
Mediterranean Food Producers See Red Over U.K. 'Traffic Light' Labels
Olive oil producers are concerned the United Kingdom’s “traffic-light” food labeling will see their flagship products rated unhealthy.
Jul. 30, 2013
Top Greek Olive Oil Brand Helps 3,000 Families During Crisis
More than 3,000 needy Greek families received a year's supply of extra virgin olive oil from the country's most popular brand.
Jul. 25, 2013
Greek Police Make Arrests in Olive Oil Fraud Ring
Greek police made several arrests related to two separate olive oil fraud rings in the country’s two largest cities.
Jul. 15, 2013
Crisis Inspires New Packaging for Greek Olive Oil
As olive oil producers in Greece are looking to rebrand, a Greek design competition addressed olive oil packaging for the first time.
Jul. 10, 2013
In France, A 'High School of Olive Oil Tasting'
Fabienne Roux created a school for olive oil tasting in France, where she trains chefs and others in olive oil's finer points.
Jul. 8, 2013
In Italy, producers, bartenders and researchers are adding a drop of extra virgin olive oil to their cocktails. It's worth trying it.
Jun. 24, 2013
E-Book Offers Tips on Cooking with Olive Oil
Two food bloggers teamed up on a new e-book offering recipes and tips on how to cook with extra virgin olive oil.
Jun. 20, 2013
Congressman Declares Olive Oil in New York 'Not Rancid'
Before they defeated the Farm Bill Wednesday, House members debated olive oil quality, which one congressman determined "not a problem."
Jun. 20, 2013
House Rejects Olive Oil Import Restrictions, Then Farm Bill Altogether
The House failed to pass the 5- year Farm Bill after an overwhelming vote to strike an olive oil provision.
Jun. 19, 2013
The 'Peroxide Value' of Olive Oil
The peroxide index indicates the quality of life attributed to a virgin olive oil from the moment it was produced to when it was packaged.
Jun. 13, 2013
Olive Oil Quality Seals? Take Your Pick
Quality seal programs certify the quality of the olive oils displaying their stickers so consumers can buy with confidence.
Jun. 6, 2013
Greeks Still World's Top Olive Oil Guzzlers
Greeks still leads the world in per capita olive oil consumption, according to recent figures from the European Commission.