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Apr. 10, 2012
Oleo de la Marchia Takes Marco Mugelli Prize at L.A.
Extra virgin olive oils from Italy and California fared well in the 13th annual Los Angeles International Northern Hemisphere Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 6, 2012
Third Olive Bank in Izmir, Turkey to Help Stem Genetic Erosion
Further safeguarding olive biodiversity by setting up the world’s third olive germplasm bank - in Izmir, Turkey - is at the top of the agenda for a meeting at the Olive Council on April 13.
Apr. 5, 2012
Pompeian First for USDA Quality Monitoring Program for Olive Oil
Pompeian olive oil is the first participant in the USDA's Quality Monitoring Program for olive oil which includes monthly audits and lab tests.
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Mar. 22, 2012
Council Experts Scrutinize Olive Oil Testing Methods
Experts who advise the International Olive Council on the chemical analysis of olive oil are meeting in its Madrid headquarters to discuss issues including the results of recent trials of testing methods.
Mar. 18, 2012
American Olive Oil Producers Draft Federal Marketing Order
American olive oil producers are drafting a federal marketing order that would set higher quality standards, redefine grades and require new testing of all olive oil produced here.
Mar. 14, 2012
An Olive Oil and Culture Workshop in Jaén
After celebrating the internet iniciative TwittsandAOVE (which got together Twitter and EVOO lovers), CM Europa company professionals have organized on March 27th a talk show in Martos (Jaén).
Mar. 11, 2012
An International Tasting Room in Ávila
The Exhibition will be part of the Museum of the Mediterranean Countries’ Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the town of Santa Cruz Valley (Spain).
Mar. 9, 2012
Madrid Gourmet Show Pays Tribute to Extra Virgin
The 26th International Gourmet Show closed its doors yesterday at Feria de Madrid. The fair featured stunning activities centered on extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 27, 2012
Jeanne Calment lived more than 120 years and accredited her longevity and youthfulness to olive oil. Here are three tips that might help you live longer too.
Feb. 27, 2012
University of Jáen Introduces Course on Mediterranean Diet
The University of Jáen, Spain, will introduce a new course in honor of olive oil pioneer Juan Salcedo, dedicated to improving knowledge of the Mediterranean Diet and olive oil.
Feb. 24, 2012
Extrascape: Great Olive Oil Begins with a Landscape
Extrascape is a new international competition which awards both extra virgin olive oils and the landscapes from which they were born.
Feb. 20, 2012
Cartoon Teaches Children in Spain Olive Oil is a Fruit Juice
A new cartoon titled 'Piqui and Mandy: The World of Olive Oils', has been created in Spain to facilitate ongoing education on olive oil grades and production.
Feb. 19, 2012
Australian Tabloid Exposes Bad Olive Oil (And It's Australian)
It seemed like a segment from last summer that also starred the globetrotting Paul Miller and a healthy dose of sensationalist reporting. But there was one very surprising difference.
Feb. 17, 2012
Olive Oil Quality: Whither the US?
January 2012 is likely to be remembered as a watershed month in the US olive oil industry. It seems that at long last, we can glimpse a light at the end of the tunnel.
Feb. 13, 2012
California Certified: Who Made the Grade
The COOC celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and they’ve listed a veritable who’s who of California olive oil with the release of their 2012 seal winners.
Feb. 9, 2012
Just to the left of the Adult Depot in a Calgary strip center, Gus Kolias runs Golden Bless America distributing Greek olive oil and fulfilling the dream of his cousin Theo.
Feb. 8, 2012
European Campaign Spots Air on Spanish TV
The television campaign for the European Programme for the Promotion of Olive Oil began yesterday in Spain under the slogan, "Olive Oil, the Heart of the Mediterranean Diet."
Feb. 6, 2012
Oliviera: The ‘Anti-Tourism’ of Olive Oil
Nadim Beyrouti sells high quality olive oil from small producers in Provence. His restaurant Oliviera was created as a means to showcase his range of oils by pairing them with simple, fresh cuisine.