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Feb. 8, 2017
Olive Tea Manufacturing Plant to Open in India
Rajasthan’s new olive leaf tea plant is a collaboration between the Rajasthan Government and a private company.
Nov. 1, 2016
India Set to Launch its Own Olive Oil Brand
The Indian state of Rajasthan is set to launch its own brand of olive oil under the name “Raj Olive Oil,” the first Indian olive oil produced within the country.
Sep. 28, 2016
India's Olive Oil Imports Expected to Rise 20 Percent
India's imports of olive oil are expected to rise by 20 percent to 13,500 tons according to the Indian Olive Association. Most of it will come from Spain.
Sep. 7, 2016 Asia
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Mar. 30, 2016 Asia
Taiwanese Businessman Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Olive Oil Fraud
Dec. 14, 2015 World
Oct. 5, 2015 Business
Aug. 6, 2015
India Says it Will Expand Olive Oil Production
Committing to a larger investment in the crop, the state government will increase the amount of land dedicated to olive tree cultivation.
Jul. 9, 2015
India Set to Market its Own Olive Oil
Rajasthan prepares for its first-ever, large-scale olive oil extraction next month.
Jun. 10, 2015
'Believe in Olive Oil' Campaign to Launch in Japan
The IOC campaign aims to promote olive oil and its health benefits while introducing new flavors for use in traditional Japanese cuisine.
May. 12, 2015
Russian Olive Oil Imports Slip
After steady growth over the past 15 years, Russian olive oil imports are lower in year-to-date figures released by the International Olive Council.
May. 7, 2015
Rajasthan Studies Viability of Olive Leaf Tea
The government of the Indian state of Rajasthan is exploring the possibility of producing tea with the leaves of the olive tree.
Feb. 25, 2015
Spanish Olive Oil Campaign Underway in India
With the slogan “Join the Olive Oil Revolution,” the campaign’s message to the Indian public is that olive oil is healthy and suitable for Indian cuisine.
Feb. 15, 2015
Turks Import Olive Oil to Satisfy Local Demand
Turkish olive oil companies are importing olive oil from abroad to make up for shortages in the domestic market.
Feb. 9, 2015
Turkish Olive Oil's Indian Ambitions
A Turkish delegation took part in Food Hospitality World in Mumbai to develop the potential of this new market. The goal of Turkey is to take the 25% of olive oil imports market share in the Asian country.
Jan. 15, 2015
Indian Importers Face Higher Duties
The higher tariffs following poor olive harvests in Spain and Italy paint a dire picture for importers and consumers who can expect higher retail prices.
Jan. 12, 2015
Turkey’s Olive Oil Exports Fall by Half
Producers are holding on to their stocks with expectations that prices will rise following the poor harvests in Italy and Spain.
Dec. 11, 2014
Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices
Producers worry that higher prices might cause local consumers and buyers in foreign markets to stay away from Turkish olive oil.
Dec. 5, 2014
More Olive Groves Leveled in Turkey to Make Way for Power Plants
After the second case of olive trees being uprooted in this Aegean region in recent weeks, a local official asked, "Will we use electric to feed people?"
Nov. 26, 2014
Nar Gourmet Debuts Mobile Olive Oil Production Truck
Olives from Hatay, Mersin, Antalya, Manisa, and Ayvalık will be processed with the company's new mobile processing unit.
Nov. 9, 2014
A Growing Appetite for Olive Oil in Korea
Imports of olive oil into South Korea climbed by 50 percent over last year, according to a report by the International Olive Council.
Nov. 7, 2014
Farmers and Police Clash in Turkey Over Clearing of Trees
An uproar over the clearing of ancient olive groves to make way for a new power plant has grown over social media networks.