California Senators Hear Industry’s Call for a ‘Level Playing Field’

California Senators Hear Industry’s Call for a ‘Level Playing Field’

by Curtis Cord

Dan Flynn, Tom Mueller, Mike Bradley, Bob Bauer. It's no wonder one senator called it the "most interesting informational meeting I've ever been to."

Posted on January 28 2012

Dan Flynn, Tom Mueller, Bob Bauer to Testify at California Olive Oil Hearing

Dan Flynn, Tom Mueller, Bob Bauer to Testify at California Olive Oil Hearing

by Denise Johnson

Extra virgin olive oil fraud will be the topic of an informational hearing Thursday at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.

Posted on January 24 2012

Barjol Calls for “Synergy” in New Olive Oil Promo Campaign

Barjol Calls for “Synergy” in New Olive Oil Promo Campaign

by Curtis Cord

Calling the American market a "top priority," Olive Council Director Jean-Louis Barjol was in Washington to kick off a new $1.7M promotion campaign under the slogan "Add Some Life."

Posted on July 12 2011

Council Chooses Exponent PR to Promote Olive Oil in North America

Council Chooses Exponent PR to Promote Olive Oil in North America

by Julie Butler

An IOC spokesperson said that having reviewed the six applications made last month, its Tenders Evaluation Committee had proposed Exponent PR as the successful bidder from three finalists.

Posted on June 22 2011

Stephen Mandia, Sovena USA

Stephen Mandia, Sovena USA

by Lara Camozzo

Steve Mandia founded the East Coast Olive Oil Corporation in 1991 and guided its growth to become one of the largest olive oil importers in the United States.

Posted on June 10 2011

Six Firms Vie to Promote Olive Oil in North America

Six Firms Vie to Promote Olive Oil in North America

by Julie Butler

Bids from five North American and one European firm were officially opened this morning at IOC headquarters in Madrid by the International Olive Council.

Posted on May 25 2011

Olive Oil Lawsuit Dropped in California

Olive Oil Lawsuit Dropped in California

by Olive Oil Times Staff

The class action lawsuit followed a University of California at Davis study that found samples of imported olive oils from supermarkets failed certain tests for extra virgin classification.

Posted on April 13 2011

North American Olive Oil Association Hosts a Tasting in New York

North American Olive Oil Association Hosts a Tasting in New York

by Curtis Cord

Olive oil industry executives and journalists gathered at a midtown Manhattan Italian restaurant Monday evening for an olive oil tasting and dinner NAOOA.

Posted on April 12 2011

California Bill Would Align Laws With New U.S. Olive Oil Standards

California Bill Would Align Laws With New U.S. Olive Oil Standards

by Lori Zanteson

The California State Health Committee voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 818, a first step toward revising the state's olive oil standards to match new USDA definitions.

Posted on April 11 2011

Building on “Proven Success” IOC Plans Summer Launch of US Campaign

Building on “Proven Success” IOC Plans Summer Launch of US Campaign

by Olive Oil Times Staff

The Olive Council plans to spend $1.7 million to promote olive oil use in the United States and Canada, building on what the latest IOC market report calls its "proven success" in the world's biggest market.

Posted on April 08 2011

California Olive Oil Council Elects Board Members

California Olive Oil Council Elects Board Members

by Lori Zanteson

Elections had something to do with the record number of attendees at the annual meeting of the California Olive Oil Council. Members voted to fill six seats on a board of thirteen members.

Posted on March 23 2011

Davis Olive Center Responds to IOC Criticism of Report

Davis Olive Center Responds to IOC Criticism of Report

by Lori Zanteson

Researchers from the UC Davis Olive Center responded recently to criticism of last year's controversial study by a group of chemists from the International Olive Council.

Posted on February 22 2011

Report Finds North Americans Hungry for Olive Oil, Often Misled

Report Finds North Americans Hungry for Olive Oil, Often Misled

by Tom Baker

A new report commissioned by the Olive Council about the North American olive oil market shows more demand, and more confusion as consumers sift through competing messages.

Posted on January 21 2011

California Olive Ranch Rings in Change with New Year

California Olive Ranch Rings in Change with New Year

by Lori Zanteson

The largest olive oil producer in the United States continues to expand in new markets while rolling in new packaging and consumer education initiatives.

Posted on December 12 2010

UC Davis Olive Oil Sensory Lab Earns IOC Certification

UC Davis Olive Oil Sensory Lab Earns IOC Certification

by Lori Zanteson

As an IOC accredited panel, the UC Davis Olive Oil Lab is an important resource for producers, retailers and importers in the assessment of olive oil quality.

Posted on December 08 2010

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