Jun. 30, 2016
Scientists Decode Olive Tree Genome
A team of scientists from Spain have published the complete genome of the olive tree for the first time.
Jun. 28, 2016
France Cancels Tax Hike on Palm Oil
Indonesia threatened that it would not buy the military Airbus A 400M if the biodiversity law was adopted.
Jun. 22, 2016
Farmer Produces EVOO from Rescued and Newly Discovered Olive Varieties
La Zadruga is a farm on the west bank of Lake Garda which produces high-quality EVOO from rare, rescued and newly discovered varieties.
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‘Best Olive Oils Marketplace’ Offers World’s Top-Rated Extra Virgin Olive Oils
May. 26, 2016
For Children Visiting Crete, a Free Book on Olive Oil Culture
The Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities and the International Olive Council are offering free copies of two educational books about olive oil to the children of tourists who visit Crete, Greece.
May. 20, 2016
Olive Trees a Popular Choice in the Gardens of Italy's Country Homes
Whether it is a single, monumental tree or an entire plantation, olive trees are the most requested addition to Alice Collantoni's residential landscape designs.
May. 19, 2016
UC Davis Researcher Advises ‘Opt Out of Olive Oil’
A faculty member at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine wrote a post on her department's blog urging people to avoid the use of olive oil.
May. 18, 2016
In Montoro, a Focus on Finance, Quality and Tourism
The picturesque town of Montoro celebrated the 18th Olive Fair.
May. 12, 2016
Marketplace for World's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils Nears Launch
A new "Buy Now" button will soon appear beside the winning brands on bestoliveoils.org, the annual guide to the best olive oils in the world.
May. 11, 2016
Oldways Leads 'Med Diet Month' Celebration
The Oldways Preservation Trust has set up an online quiz for those who want to see how their habits stack up against the world's healthiest diet.
May. 11, 2016
EVOO-Based Ingredient Makes Desserts Healthier
An Italian startup developed 'Cremoli' as an olive oil-based alternative to less healthy oils for baking.
May. 9, 2016
Olive tree pruning is an ancient craft, and skilled pruners can have a major effect on a farm's quality and yield. In Italy, the importance of proper pruning is highlighted at an annual competition.
May. 3, 2016
Life After Winning Gold in New York
When Sheila Fitzgerald's Esplendido Douro won an award at the New York International Olive Oil Competition, doors began to open. And she's just getting started.
May. 2, 2016
Lavee helped plant and cultivate countless olive trees throughout the world for more than four decades. His important contributions and generous spirit will live on in their roots and branches for generations to come.
May. 2, 2016
Producers of the Best Greek Olive Oils React to Their NYIOOC Awards
Award-winning Greek producers discuss their reactions to the New York International Olive Oil Competition results and their efforts to produce the best olive oils in the world.
Apr. 28, 2016
U.S. Wins 50 Awards at International Olive Oil Competition
American olive oil producers had their best showing yet at the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 27, 2016
Best Practices for Producing Flavored Olive Oil
The polyphenol content of flavored olive oil produced by addition of herbs to crushed olives before the malaxation step was almost three times higher than that of untreated olive oil.
Apr. 21, 2016
Italian Producers of the World's Best Olive Oils Express Elation
NYIOOC award-winning olive oil producers reacted with elation to the news that their products were among the best in the world, just a year after one of the worst years on record.
Apr. 16, 2016
Few Greek Olive Oils Shine at 2016 NYIOOC
While twenty took awards at the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the success rate of Greek olive oils fell far behind the other major producing countries.