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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.

Jul. 8, 2013

Extra Virgin Cocktails

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.

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Jun. 1, 2013

What Makes a 'DOP' Olive Oil Different?

What does it mean when an olive oil has a label indicating it was made in a Protected Designation of Origin?

May. 30, 2013

Survey Reveals Surprising Views Toward Olive Oil

Despite a common refrain that olive oil should not be used for cooking, consumers do it anyway, according to a survey by the UC Davis Olive Center.

May. 29, 2013

Council Says New Chemical Limits Will Improve Olive Oil Quality

Tighter chemical parameters for virgin olive oils are among measures approved this week by the International Olive Council.

May. 21, 2013

Cristiano Tomei: Instinct and Madness

At L'Imbuto restaurant, chef Cristiano Tomei proposes a cuisine based on quality, simple ingredients and a great creativity.

May. 10, 2013

USDA Researchers Develop New Tests for Olive Oil Adulteration

Researchers at the USDA have found new ways to check olive oil authenticity, and a better way to process pomace.

Apr. 26, 2013

Italy Triumphs at New York International Olive Oil Competition

Italy was the most award-winning country at the prestigious New York competition, gaining a record number of 87 medals.

Apr. 26, 2013

Australia and New Zealand Shine at International Olive Oil Competition

Australia and New Zealand punched above their weight at the 2013 New York International Olive Oil Competition last week.

Apr. 25, 2013

Spain Brings Home 51 Medals from New York

Spanish extra virgin olive oils earned 51 awards, including two for best of class, from the New York International Olive Oil Competition.

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