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Aug. 7, 2018
Turkish Producers Keep Up Momentum After Strong Results at 2018 NYIOOC
Producers are optimistic about the future of Turkish olive oils after record-breaking wins at the 2018 NYIOOC.
Jul. 16, 2018
Can China Become a Major Olive Oil Producer?
China's growing demand is helping move forward domestic production.
Apr. 30, 2018
Is India Poised for an Edible Oils Revolution?
Globalization and digital connectivity have seen a shift in the mindset of urban India, promoting healthy eating and a balanced diet.
Apr. 9, 2018 Asia
Apr. 3, 2018 Business
Mar. 19, 2018 Business
Feb. 15, 2018 Business
China Wants More Olive Oil and Italy Is the One Providing It, for Now
Jan. 3, 2018 Business
Aug. 10, 2017
Tensions Increasing Between World's Two Largest Producers of Sunflower Seed Oil
Ukraine and Russia account for over half the world's sunflower oil production. As military tensions escalate between them, the marketplace for sunflower and other cooking oils may be affected.
Jul. 27, 2017
Report Warns of Impacts of Climate Change in Asia
The Asian Development Bank cautions that human health and food security in the Asia Pacific region are under threat if steps are not taken to tackle climate change.
Jul. 10, 2017
Australian Company Develops Invisible Technology to Combat Food Fraud
As major markets like China increase their demand for imported luxury foods such as olive oil, an Australian company, YPB Group, has developed an invisible tracking technology they believe will become an industry standard.
Jul. 10, 2017
Wildfire Destroys Grove in Turkey
In an ironic twist of fate, Turkey's olive trees had just been saved from proposed changes to the country's “olive law” when they went up in flames.
Jun. 15, 2017
Turkey Removes Controversial Article in 'Olive Law'
While the decision was welcomed, olive oil industry leaders fear the issue will crop up again.
Jun. 9, 2017
Japan Extends Joint Research with Tunisia
A Japan-Tunisia collaboration will continue until 2021 with a focus on the development of food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
Jun. 9, 2017
Turkey's Prime Minister Fuels 'Olive Law' Debate
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim appeared to support the proposed changes to the law that protects small groves in comments he made at a meeting on June 3rd.
Jun. 6, 2017
Turkish Government Backtracks Proposed Changes to 'Olive Law'
The draft proposal which the government claimed was to support the development of industry and production was highly criticized by the olive oil industry and opposition parties and as it threatened the country’s olive oil production.
May. 30, 2017
Researchers Develop High-Oleic Safflower Strain
Researchers from Hyderabad's Indian Council of Agriculture Research and Institute of Oilseeds Research have cultivated three non-genetically modified varieties of safflowers with an oleic content comparable to olive oil.
May. 30, 2017
Turkey's Olive Trees Threatened by Draft Law
If the new law gets the green light, any olive grove housing less than 15 trees per decare (2.5 acres) will not be classed as an olive grove and be put at risk for redevelopment.
May. 22, 2017
Turkey Holds First 'Mario Solinas' National Olive Oil Competition
A new competition in Turkey aims to raise the bar for local producers and improve collaboration within the olive sector.
May. 15, 2017
The Man Behind China's Unlikely Gold at NYIOOC
An agronomic engineer from Argentina convinces a Chinese company to improve product quality and strikes gold at the world's most prestigious olive oil competition.
Mar. 28, 2017
Asians Much More Interested in Eating Healthy Than Westerners
The East and West are worlds apart when it comes to healthy eating, an online survey found.
Mar. 6, 2017
'Olive Beef' Looks Set to Land on American Plates
Sanuki Wagyu Beef has been recognised as healthier than regular Wagyu Beef. The olive-fed cows produce meat which is higher in oleic acid, monounsaturated fats and omega-3s.
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.