Spanish Olive Oil Exports to the U.S. Showing Strong Gains

Spanish Olive Oil Exports to the U.S. Showing Strong Gains

by Sarah Schwager

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.

Posted on August 30 2010

Lawsuit Targets Olive Oil Brands Denounced in Davis Study

Lawsuit Targets Olive Oil Brands Denounced in Davis Study

by Alex Beekman

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.

Posted on August 04 2010

Cold Press:  The Media Pile-On After the Davis Olive Oil Report

Cold Press: The Media Pile-On After the Davis Olive Oil Report

by Denise Johnson

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?

Posted on July 28 2010

IOC Weighs in on Davis Olive Oil Study

IOC Weighs in on Davis Olive Oil Study

by Olive Oil Times Staff

"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

Posted on July 27 2010

Davis Olive Center Chemist, NAOOA’s Bauer on NPR

Davis Olive Center Chemist, NAOOA’s Bauer on NPR

by Olive Oil Times Staff

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.

Posted on July 26 2010

Industry Group Responds to UC Davis Olive Oil Report (Press Release)

Industry Group Responds to UC Davis Olive Oil Report (Press Release)

by Olive Oil Times Staff

"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

Posted on July 16 2010

Report: Most Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oils Aren’t Extra Virgin

Report: Most Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oils Aren’t Extra Virgin

by Denise Johnson

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.

Posted on July 14 2010

CIA Greystone Launches Premium Olive Oil Program

CIA Greystone Launches Premium Olive Oil Program

by Olive Oil Times Staff

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.

Posted on May 23 2010

Californians Rejoice After USDA Revises 1948 Standards

Californians Rejoice After USDA Revises 1948 Standards

by Lori Zanteson

"It’s been a long journey for us" says Patty Darragh of the California Olive Oil Council.

Posted on May 07 2010

Super High Density Symposium at UC Davis

Super High Density Symposium at UC Davis

by Olive Oil Times Staff

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.

Posted on May 06 2010

USDA Revising Grade Standards

USDA Revising Grade Standards

by Olive Oil Times Staff

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.

Posted on May 03 2010

FDA: Watch What You Say

FDA: Watch What You Say

by Olive Oil Times Staff

The U.S. FDA finds a lot to complain about on Pompeian Imported Extra Light Olive Oil labeling and web claims.

Posted on April 29 2010

Yolo Winners

Yolo Winners

by Olive Oil Times Staff

The second-largest U.S. competition crowned familiar names including Lucero Olive Oil, The Olive Press, Calivirgin, Apollo, Hillstone and Bozzano Olive Ranch.

Posted on April 10 2010

Olive Oil Nation

Olive Oil Nation

by Dylan Petley

Modern merchants are going beyond traditional gourmet food retailing by nurturing a growing appreciation for extra virgin olive oils.

Posted on April 09 2010

We Olive Shops

We Olive Shops

by Megan Gordon

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.

Posted on March 31 2010

UCCE Sacramento Valley Olive Day

UCCE Sacramento Valley Olive Day

by Olive Oil Times Staff

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.

Posted on March 14 2010

Bertolli Olive Oil Partners With Top Chef Favorite Fabio Viviani

Bertolli Olive Oil Partners With Top Chef Favorite Fabio Viviani

by Olive Oil Times Staff

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.

Posted on March 12 2010

N. American Olive Oil Association Introduces Seal Program

N. American Olive Oil Association Introduces Seal Program

by Olive Oil Times Staff

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.

Posted on March 10 2010