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Growing demand for olive oil is leading to concerns over drought in parts of Europe, a report warns. By Chris Irvine, Parts of Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal are turning into deserts and suffering water shortages because of the intense olive farming that has developed in the area, according to The Ecologist magazine. The magazine […]

ONE of Scotland’s fastest growing olive oil companies is preparing to expand with the launch of a new range of exclusive products from Spain. Edinburgh-based El Olivo, which has achieved rapid success with its range of award-winning Spanish olive oils, is set to diversify with the introduction of products including olive oil chocolates, olive pate […]

The Council of Members of the International Olive Council held its 14th extraordinary session at its headquarters in Madrid from 8 to 11 July 2008. Discussions were chaired by Israel. The first day of the session focused on the future action of this intergovernmental organisation. A Discussion Group met to determine the special-interest topics and […]

International food manufacturer Unilever Plc. said it has sold its Bertolli olive oil and vinegar business to Grupo SOS for 630 million euros. Unilever said the transaction includes the sale of its Italian Maya, Dante and San Giorgio olive oil and seed oil businesses, and the factory at Inveruno, Italy. The company said it will […]

This olive tree is over 1,500 years old and stands on the Ionian island of Ithaka, the home of the hero, Odysseus who returned there after the Trojan Wars. Astronomers have now confirmed that Homer’s description of the solar eclipse when Odysseus got home and reclaimed his wife, Penelope from her suitors, points conclusively to […]