conferences
Apr. 29, 2025
Virginia Beach Event to Champion the Mediterranean Lifestyle
The May 22 event will showcase scientific evidence linking extra virgin olive oil to the prevention of chronic diseases.
Apr. 14, 2025
Olive Oil Industry Pushes for Tariff Exemption at D.C. Event
The North American Olive Oil Association lobbied for a tariff exemption, emphasizing olive oil's unique health benefits.
Dec. 30, 2024
Pakistan's Olive Oil Industry Gains Momentum
The annual Oliva Gala Festival in Islamabad brought farmers, private sector companies, and government officials to discuss the latest harvest and the future of the olive oil sector.
Nov. 24, 2024
S. American Olive Oil Sector Celebrates Successes and Examines Challenges
Sector professionals gathered in Montevideo, Uruguay for the second Latin American Olive Oil Conference.
Nov. 18, 2024
World Leaders Snub COP29, Jeopardizing Climate Action
The so-called “finance COP” is focused on securing funding for poorer countries to tackle climate change impacts.
Aug. 13, 2024
Olive Center to Host Inaugural Olive Oil Sustainability Conference
The International Olive Sustainability Conference will discuss sustainability, from farming and milling to marketing and certifications.
May. 23, 2024 Fairs, Competitions
May. 1, 2024 News Briefs
Festival to Celebrate Mediterranean Tastes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Cilento
Apr. 3, 2024 News Briefs
Uruguay to Host Conference on Olive Oil Sector Research, Innovation
Sep. 6, 2023 Trade Events
Festivals and Conferences Build Momentum for Pakistani Olive Oil Sector
Aug. 17, 2023 News Briefs
Jul. 13, 2023
Istrian Officials Share Oleotourism Insights at Events in Spain and Italy
According to Istrian tourism officials, 190,000 people visit olive growers and producers on the peninsula each year. Now, these officials are sharing strategies in Spain and Italy.
Jun. 15, 2023
Research-Focused Conference in Pakistan Showcases the Potential of Olive Cultivation
The PakOlive conference focused on olive oil as a strategic crop in the face of climate change and the need to focus on quality and exports.
Aug. 10, 2022
Yale to Host Fourth Olive Oil Symposium in Rome
Researchers and industry players will gather to discuss business, environment, health, marketing and policy as they pertain to the olive oil world.
Apr. 6, 2022
Improving Olive Grove Biodiversity Helps Fight Xylella Fastidiosa and Climate Change
Scientists and farmers at the latest LIFE Resilience project workshop in Portugal discussed how nature and technology will shape the future of European olive growing.
Mar. 16, 2022
Med-Gold Project Will Present New Climate Service Tool for Farmers This Month
An online conference is scheduled for March 29 and 30. Attendees will get the chance to see how early adopters are using the new climate services.
Feb. 16, 2022
Health and Sustainability in the Spotlight at 3rd Yale Symposium
The symposium brought professionals from across the industry together to discuss how to better communicate olive oil's health and environmental benefits to consumers.
Dec. 20, 2021
Promotion of MedDiet Aligns with U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals
Highlighting the need for public-private-sector cooperation, the Mediterranean Diet Foundation set out its strategy for meeting the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
Feb. 6, 2015
Madrid Fusión Shines Light on Spanish Olive Oil
Madrid Fusión 2015 conducted three days of creative showcases and culinary demonstrations with liberal use of extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 5, 2015
Jaén Showcases Spain’s Best at Madrid Fusión
Xanty Elias of Restaurante Acanthúm took first prize in the XII International Award for Cooking With Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Madrid.
Oct. 16, 2014
Cooking Congress Prompts Chefs to Explore Ancient Mediterranean Cuisine
The first Mediterranean Cooking Congress offered chefs from eight Mediterranean nations the opportunity to explore the roots of their cooking heritage.
Sep. 25, 2014
Peru Conference Hopes to Bridge Research and Production
Peru plans to bridge gap between research and production today at the International Innovation Forum in Tacna.
Sep. 22, 2014
Mediterranean Diet, Workplace Health at Harvard Conference
The Harvard School of Public Health is hosting two events at the end of September celebrating Greek food and the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Jan. 22, 2014
Olive Oils from Near and Far Showcased at Winter Fancy Food Show
Now in its 39th year, the show continues to bring together olive oil producers from around the world, and as near as next door.
Dec. 14, 2013
Córdoba Congress to Promote Excellence in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
“Building Bridges” is the theme of the International Congress of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Córdoba, Spain.
Oct. 8, 2012
'Eye-Opening' Milling Course at UC Davis
A three day course at the Olive Center that took a comprehensive look at all aspects of olive oil processing.