Nov. 5, 2012
Call to Promote Olive Oil in Europe's Schools
European schoolchildren could be given subsidized olive oil if a proposal from Spanish Members of the European Parliament goes ahead.
Oct. 31, 2012
Origins of Georgia’s Newborn Olive Oil Industry
It may have been a perfect convergence of conditions that led to the beginning of Georgia’s new olive oil industry.
Oct. 30, 2012
Gethsemane Olive Trees Among World's Oldest
A three-year study on the trees in Jerusalem's famous garden, has shown that their trunks and branches are around 900 years old.
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Oct. 22, 2012
Pairing Premium EVOOs in New Ways at Pierre Gagnaire's 'Reflets'
The Dubai restaurant features specially selected extra virgin oils from Spain, France and Italy.
Oct. 19, 2012
The 'Butterfly Effect' in the Olive Oil Industry
The olive oil industry may be susceptible to small and seemingly irrelevant events which can eventually have chaotic consequences.
Oct. 18, 2012
Pitching Olive Oil a Little at a Time
Some companies are proposing olive oil in small doses in a bid to attract those who might otherwise not try it at all.
Oct. 15, 2012
Olive Farming in India’s Rajasthan Rolls On
In it's fourth year, an olive cultivation project in Rajasthan, India is progressing nicely with oil yield testing within the target range.
Oct. 14, 2012
Madrid Restaurants Promote Local EVOOs
Fifty restaurants in Madrid are offering dishes featuring extra virgin olive oils from the region to increase awareness of the products.
Oct. 6, 2012
Two More Greek Regions Apply for Olive Oil PDOs
A 'Protected Designation of Origin' label signals the verified quality of extra virgin olive oil and it is a prize pursued by many oil producing regions of Greece.
Oct. 3, 2012
Olive Oil Production on Fuerteventura Shows Early Signs of Promise
Although better known as a tourist destination, the Canary island of Fuerteventura is making its mark on the extra virgin olive oil market.
Oct. 2, 2012
Olive Cultivation Begins in Pakistan with Italy's Help
The government of Pakistan, with technical and financial help from Italy, is supporting initiatives for olive cultivation in the country.
Sep. 28, 2012
Rain, Olive Oil Prices Drop in Spain
Rain in southern Spain in the last few days could boost the expected lean olive oil production this season, which officially starts Monday.
Sep. 28, 2012
Olive Oil 'Tortas' a Sevillian Export Success
Extra virgin olive oil is the only preservative in - and forms a quarter of - Seville’s traditional ‘Torta de Aceite de Castilleja de la Cuesta’, which has gone from a home-made pastry to a product exported to five continents.
Sep. 24, 2012
A Handmade Gift of Infused Olive Oil
This is the year of specialty foods, and giving something special with extra virgin olive oil is at the top of my list.
Sep. 18, 2012
New Study Finds Some Foodservice Olive Oil 'Not Fit for Consumption'
Many restaurant and foodservice “extra virgin” olive oils are so bad, a taste panel found them unfit for human consumption, according to a new report from the UC Davis Olive Center.
Sep. 16, 2012
When the flavoring is your favorite extra virgin olive oil, the once common vanilla custard becomes an uncommon olive oil flavored cream with a velvety finish.
Sep. 11, 2012
California Olive Oil Goes to Washington
Everyone knows that an army marches on its stomach, but it took Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to highlight the fact that diplomacy does too.
Sep. 11, 2012
Catalan Chef Nandu Jubany: Olive Oil is My Main Ingredient
Chef Nandu Jubany is at the forefront of Catalan cuisine and an unoffical ambasador for local extra virgin olive oils.