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Kagoshima University has discovered a four-volume agricultural book that was printed in Leipzig, Germany, in the late 18th century. The 1,500-page opus–a copy of a 10th century Byzantine book–is written in Greek and Latin, and was found in the state-run university’s library storeroom in mid-July when librarians were inspecting old documents to create a database.

By Kristi Eaton, Del Piero to provide casual grove dining in Queen Creek locale. Soon visitors to the Queen Creek Olive Mill won’t have to leave the property to taste the homemade olive oil in their favorite foods. A restaurant, del Piero, is scheduled to open in early November at the mill, owner Perry Rea […]

By Mary Lou Tzempelikou, Translated by Eirene Nisiriou On Friday, one of the most important museums for Greek culture, its history and the country’s manufacturing tradition was inaugurated by President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias in Agia Paraskevi, Lesbos. The Museum of Olive Oil Manufacturing, a model institution of unique architecture, showcasing the manufacturing tradition […]

By Marcia Oxford, For the first year since she brought her first bottles of her extra virgin Amador Olive Oil to the Amador Farmers’ Market in 1995, Susan Bragstad was able to use her own olives, solely, to produce three sizes of bottles of the rich, golden olive oil. Normal production from her 4 acres […]

“Les bonnes pratiques oléicoles pour la production d’huile d’olive de qualité et la protection de l’environnement” est le thème de la première édition des Journées méditerranéennes de l’olivier, qui sera organisée du 18 au 22 septembre à Meknès, à l’initiative de l’école nationale d’agriculture (ENA). Initié en collaboration avec l’université internationale d’Andalucia (UNIA), ce cours-séminaire […]