Andalucían Olive Oil Producer Courts Booming Chinese Market

Andalucían Olive Oil Producer Courts Booming Chinese Market

by Daniel Williams

The Andalucían ministry hopes to facilitate the introduction of Spanish olive oil brands that have yet to penetrate the Chinese market as well as consolidate the position of existing brands there.

Posted on August 12 2010

Grupo SOS Signs Distribution Deal in Japan for Bertolli Olive Oil

Grupo SOS Signs Distribution Deal in Japan for Bertolli Olive Oil

by Daniel Williams

Grupo SOS is optimistic about its already strong olive oil business in Japan and the company has forecast a 5 percent market share increase in the next decade.

Posted on August 02 2010

Interview with VN Dalmia, Indian Olive Association

Interview with VN Dalmia, Indian Olive Association

by Gita Narrayani

With the national health situation in a state of emergency, the president of India's olive association prepares for the "trickle down" of olive oil usage from the market's high end.

Posted on July 16 2010

An Olive Oil Experiment in India

An Olive Oil Experiment in India

by Gita Narrayani

Saplings of high-yielding olives were brought from Israel, grown to a height of 1.5 meters in nurseries and then transplanted to the fields in Rajasthan.

Posted on July 03 2010

Chinese Consumers Confused by Olive Oil Choices

Chinese Consumers Confused by Olive Oil Choices

by Peijin Chen

High prices and the lack of solid information are leaving consumers in China bewildered about the quality, value and health benefits of the olive oils being marketed to them.

Posted on June 27 2010

Spanish Olive Oil Giant Sets Up Shop in India

Spanish Olive Oil Giant Sets Up Shop in India

by Olive Oil Times Staff

Borges will concentrate on its three ranges of olive oil — extra virgin, light and pure categories — targeting the markets in Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Hydrabad, Chennai and Pune.

Posted on June 16 2010

China Exhibition Focuses on Olive Oil

China Exhibition Focuses on Olive Oil

by Liz Tagami

Liz Tagami reports from the 6th Annual Oil China Exhibition in Shanghai.

Posted on May 17 2010

Olive Oil’s Slow Rise in India

Olive Oil’s Slow Rise in India

by Gita Narrayani

Olive oil has been beyond the reach of the average Indian. Local cultivation is one answer, but it will be at least five years before any significant production of olive oil in India.

Posted on May 05 2010