Peru Must Lift Anti-Subsidy Duties on Italian and Spanish Olive Oil

by Julie Butler

A Peruvian tribunal has quashed anti-subsidy duties the country had been imposing on imports of Italian and Spanish olive oil.

Posted on April 05, 2013

Argentina Olive Oil Sector Seeks to Rebuild

by Charlie Higgins

After a very rocky year plagued by climate factors, high costs and falling prices, Argentina's olive oil sector approaches 2013 with caution.

Posted on February 07, 2013

Council Recognizes Chilean Tasting Panel

by Charlie Higgins

Chile raises its standing in the international olive oil community by receiving the IOC's prestigious sensory analysis panel certification.

Posted on January 22, 2013

Argentina Declares Olive Oil a ‘National Food’

by Charlie Higgins

A new initiative will promote domestic marketing, production and consumption of olive oil in Argentina, where for every four liters of oil produced, just one is consumed at home.

Posted on December 01, 2012

Valencian Company Wins Contract to Promote Olive Oil in Brazil

by Julie Butler

The campaign in Brazil, the world’s fifth most populous country, will be run by Grupo AGR Comunicación.

Posted on November 19, 2012

Chile’s Olisur Continues International Expansion

by Charlie Higgins

With a strong presence in the USA, Canada and Japan, Chilean manufacturer Olisur continues to push international expansion.

Posted on November 19, 2012

Quality is Key for Uruguay’s Growing Olive Oil Sector

by Charlie Higgins

The olive oil sector is set to reach a half million liters this year, and industry representatives say the key to further growth is quality.

Posted on November 16, 2012

In Argentina, a Push to Make Olive Oil a ‘National Food’

by Charlie Higgins

A proposed campaign aims to boost domestic sales, stimulate production and change the perception of olive oil among Argentine consumers.

Posted on October 14, 2012

Campaign for Spanish Olive Oil in Mexico City

by Naomi Tupper

Eight of Mexico City’s top restaurants will feature Spanish extra virgin olive oil as the star as part of a month-long campaign.

Posted on October 14, 2012

Olive Council Seeks Bids for Promotional Work in Brazil, China

by Julie Butler

The IOC has called for tenders for the 2012/13 phases of its promotions in Brazil and China, both of which are to emphasize health benefits and quality.

Posted on May 22, 2012

ChileOliva to Host Seminar on Olive Oil Processing

by Charlie Higgins

The Chilean trade organization partners up with InnovaChile to offer a seminar on the olive oil quality, processing and efficiency in central Chile.

Posted on March 13, 2012

Chile Looks for Stronger Ties with Andalusia

by Charlie Higgins

The South American country's burgeoning olive oil industry aims to form an alliance with Jaén and Andalusia, Spain's core olive producing region, to further expansion.

Posted on March 02, 2012

Argentina’s Olive Oil Production Expected to Double By 2020

by Charlie Higgins

Argentina's olive oil industry is expected to double by 2020 firmly establishing it among the top producers in the world.

Posted on February 27, 2012

Alternative Energy Powers Olive Oil Producer in Chile’s Maule Region

by Charlie Higgins

In a year declared “International Year of Sustainable Energy for All” by the UN, one Chilean olive oil producer expects big results from his decision to go green.

Posted on January 04, 2012

The groves of Uruguayan olive oil producer Finca Babieca

Uruguayan Olive Oil Production Expected to Grow

by Charlie Higgins

Olive oil production in Uruguay is expected to double in the coming year, thanks to heavy investments and improved technological resources in the area.

Posted on December 16, 2011

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