Growing Thirst for Olive Oil in Japan and India

by Julie Butler

The pace with which olive oil demand is rising in Japan is outstripping even that of China, according to recent IOC figures.

Posted on May 13, 2013

Olive Japan Spotlights Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Tokyo

by Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne

The Olive Japan competition, trade show and seminars, focused on olive oil quality in the world’s fourth largest import market for olive oil.

Posted on May 03, 2013

Imports Up Sharply in Japan and China, Modest Gain in U.S.

by Julie Butler

Imports are up 31 percent in Japan, 24 percent in China, 15 percent in Canada and just 3 percent in the United States.

Posted on April 12, 2013

Olive Oil Prices in India Moving Sharply Higher

by Vikas Vij

Olive oil prices in India are set to go up substantially owing to a hefty increase in olive raw material costs in Spain and Italy over the last six months.

Posted on January 18, 2013

Could China Rival Spain as World Olive Oil Capital?

by Julie Butler

Cheap labor costs, good access to water and ambitious expansion plans could give rise to another olive oil global power.

Posted on January 14, 2013

Indian Olive Association Objects to Proposed Standards

by Vikas Vij

IOA objected to the mismatch between the standards proposed by FSSAI and those established by Codex and the International Olive Council.

Posted on January 07, 2013

Turkey Aims to Boost Olive Oil Exports to $3.8b in 10 Years

by Vikas Vij

Olive oil producers and exporters in Turkey have set an ambitious target to increase olive oil exports twentyfold in 10 years.

Posted on December 10, 2012

Dalmia Cites India’s Growing Demand for Olive Oil

by Vikas Vij

India’s olive oil imports might rise by 45 percent, but it's still an incredibly small amount for one and a quarter billion people.

Posted on November 12, 2012

Indian Olive Association Meets in New Delhi

by Vikas Vij

IOA President VN Dalmia said India’s olive oil imports had grown by nearly 40 percent from 5,000 tons in 2010-11 to 6,900 tons in 2011-12.

Posted on November 03, 2012

Italy’s Nicola Pantaleo Buys Stake in Indian Olive Oil Company

by Vikas Vij

The deal gives the Italian olive oil producer a 27 percent stake in India's leading distributor, Dalmia Continental.

Posted on September 28, 2012

Indian State of Punjab Gears up for Olive Cultivation

by Vikas Vij

India’s leading agricultural state has received an official go-ahead to introduce olive cultivation across the state in a planned manner.

Posted on September 25, 2012

Indian Pomace Oil Brand Responds to Complaint on Health Claims

by Vikas Vij

Dalmia Global, marketer of the Leonardo brand of olive pomace oil, responded to complaints of making false health claims in its advertising.

Posted on September 21, 2012

Looking to Sell Olive Oil in Japan? Use Small Bottles

by Julie Butler

Sell your oil in small bottles and stress the health benefits. Those are among tips from Spain’s Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) for companies seeking a slice of the world’s third biggest economy.

Posted on September 17, 2012

Indian Olive Oil Market Forecast Released

by Vikas Vij

A new report titled “Indian Olive Oil Market Forecast to 2017” provides information and insights for olive oil producers and exporters.

Posted on September 11, 2012

Indian Government Gets Into the Olive Oil Business

by Vikas Vij

An Indian government-owned edible oil brand plans to import olive oil from Italy and Spain for wide distribution at affordable prices in the Indian rural and urban markets.

Posted on September 05, 2012

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