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Jan. 22, 2019
Millenary Olive Trees in Spain Named Global Agricultural Heritage Site
The millenary olive trees of Sénia, a territory that stretches in between Barcelona and Valencia, have been formally recognized by the as an important agricultural heritage site.
Jan. 21, 2019
Blockchain Technology Adds Transparency to Spain's Olive Oil Industry
The controversial technology behind cryptocurrencies is at the core of a new project driven by IBM and other players in Spain's olive oil sector to guarantee the traceability of extra virgin olive oils.
Jan. 17, 2019
Sommelier Program to Commence in London
The London edition of the acclaimed six-day olive oil sommelier course will begin this weekend in Bloomsbury.
Jan. 16, 2019 World
Herzegovian Farmer Looks to Keep Momentum After New York Win
Jan. 15, 2019 World
Turkey Accused of Selling Stolen Syrian Olive Oil as Its Own
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Jan. 10, 2019
Will 'Oleoturismo' in Jaén Be the Next Big Thing?
Tourists plan their trips around visiting vineyards or restaurants all the time. These days, olive oil is on the list, too.
Jan. 10, 2019
New Study Delves Into Mechanisms Behind MedDiet's Health Benefits
Researchers found that following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by 25 percent. They also got some clues as to why this may be the case.
Jan. 7, 2019
Supplementing the MedDiet With Some Dairy Can Be Heart Healthy
A new study discovered it is not necessary to avoid cheese and yogurt to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Jan. 2, 2019
New Device Detects Adulteration Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy
The sensor uses a combination of laser diodes and computer-constructed algorithms to measure light emissions from samples of olive oils to determine whether they are correctly labeled.
Jan. 2, 2019
Millenary Olive Seeds Found in Important Archeological Site in Turkey
4,000-year-old olive seeds and utensils were been found in Oylum Höyük, an historical mound located in a fertile plain in Kilis province in Southeastern Turkey.
Dec. 20, 2018
Consortium of Italian Growers Calls for 'Serious Action' in Tough Season
The national consortium Italia Olivicola is a new organization bringing together more than 250,000 olive growers from fifteen regions.
Dec. 11, 2018
NYIOOC2019: Changes Coming to Olive Oil's Big Night
The olive oil industry's marquee event is getting bigger.
Dec. 11, 2018
Spain's Olive Oil Ambition: To Be the World's Best
The world’s top producer wants to be the best, not just the biggest. They’re on track.
Dec. 3, 2018
Greeks Moving Away from Med Diet, Survey Finds
The eating habits in Greece have been sharply influenced by the financial crisis and global nutritional trends.
Dec. 3, 2018
Greenhouse Gases at Record Levels, WMO Reports
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continue to climb and are not showing signs of slowing, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization.
Nov. 30, 2018
Bona Furtuna: From a Journey of Hope to a Vision for Development
The amazing story of an extra virgin olive oil from Sicily.
Nov. 29, 2018
This Mill Makes 200 Tons of Olive Oil. In a Day.
Behind the scenes at Almazara Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the world's largest olive mill.
Nov. 15, 2018
3,500-Year-Old Olive Pits Provide Evidence of Early Cultivation in Dalmatia
The ancient pits provide evidence that olives have been cultivated in Croatia for more than 3,500 years.
Nov. 14, 2018
The 'Flavored Extra Virgin' Oxymoron
Flavored oils are the low-hanging fruit -- an abandonment of the educational track the industry has been following to lure buyers with Sriracha and smoke.
Nov. 9, 2018
Olive Oil Note Rewrites History of Vesuvius Eruption
A scrawl that rewrote the history of the eruption of Vesuvius referred to an olive oil pantry.