Spanish Olive Oil Exports to the U.S. Showing Strong Gains
Spanish exports of olive oil to the United States have increased by 17% in the first half of the year, the result of economic circumstances and sustained marketing efforts.
Spanish exports of olive oil to the United States have increased by 17% in the first half of the year, the result of economic circumstances and sustained marketing efforts.
The lawsuit is the latest development in the unfolding aftermath of the Davis study which was financed, in part, by olive oil producers in California.
The Davis report's bashing of imported olive oils has enjoyed the kind of viral publicity only eye-grabbing headlines like "That Olive Oil's No Virgin" could achieve. But is it fair?
"Owing to the lack of data and the methodology applied, this study does not provide solid evidence that the oils tested do not meet US and international standards" - IOC
Debate continues to swirl around the recent UC Davis Olive Center's report that found most imported extra virgin olive oils sampled did not meet international standards.
"Through our ongoing, rigorous testing of olive oils, I assure you that the imported olive oils sold by our members are labeled correctly" Bob Bauer, NAOOA
A new report found 69 percent of imported olive oils and 10 percent of California olive oils labeled as extra virgin failed to meet the IOC/USDA standards for that classification.
The Oleoteca Villa Campestri at the CIA at Greystone was created to bring some of the world's very best olive oils to American chefs and food enthusiasts.
"It’s been a long journey for us" says Patty Darragh of the California Olive Oil Council.
Billed as the "largest event ever dedicated to super-high-density (SHD) olive production" the UC Davis Olive Center will host a two day symposium on June 29th and 30th for those interested in high-density farming.
Effective 10/25/10, the revised standards will provide a common language for trade, and provide consumers more assurance of the quality of olive oil that they purchase.
The U.S. FDA finds a lot to complain about on Pompeian Imported Extra Light Olive Oil labeling and web claims.
The second-largest U.S. competition crowned familiar names including Lucero Olive Oil, The Olive Press, Calivirgin, Apollo, Hillstone and Bozzano Olive Ranch.
Modern merchants are going beyond traditional gourmet food retailing by nurturing a growing appreciation for extra virgin olive oils.
At We Olive stores, there are bulk casks to fill up your own bottles and a larger center bar where shoppers can saddle up and taste a variety of oils.
The event provides table and oil olive growers and producers with information about mechanical harvesting, pest management, olive freeze damage, and updates on laws and regulations.
The new partnership provides Bertolli Olive Oil the opportunity to showcase the different varieties and uses of olive oil through Viviani and his growing fan base.
Established in 1989, the North American Olive Oil Association is a trade group of marketers, packagers and importers of olive oil in the United States, Canada and their respective suppliers abroad.