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Oct. 27, 2014
Italy Adopts EU Provisions on Non-Refillable Bottles
The new legislation, Quality and Transparency of the Supply Chain of Olive Oils, formally adopts new rules for olive oil labeling and packaging.
Oct. 22, 2014
Italian Growers Sidelined While Dante Project Gets Public Funding
A public investment by the Italian Institute for Agro-industrial Development has been criticized by growers who were left out of the deal.
Oct. 21, 2014
Dcoop Acquires Cargill’s Share of Mercaoleo
The Spanish cooperative purchased Cargill's half of a joint venture that began in 2007, taking control of Mercaoleo's huge bottling plant.
Oct. 20, 2014 Production
Ruinous Floods in Liguria Add to Poor Outlook for Italian Production
Oct. 16, 2014 Europe
Oct. 13, 2014 Europe
Groups Work to Improve Viability of Table Olives in Andalusia
Oct. 6, 2014 Europe
Oct. 6, 2014 Europe
Italian Farmers' Organization Backs Olive Oil Quality Register
Oct. 2, 2014
Italy Nears Cruet Ban of its Own
Following a similar move in Spain, Italy is on its way to banning oil cruets in restaurants.
Oct. 1, 2014
Olive Council Warns of 'Standstill' if Prices Get Too High
Jean-Louis Barjol answered questions at the University of Jaén concerning a potential slowdown in olive oil consumption.
Oct. 1, 2014
Experts Gathering in Italy to Tackle New Olive Tree Killer
Experts from around the world will meet in Gallipoli, the epicenter of the outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa that threatens thousands of olive trees.
Sep. 29, 2014
Kangadis Case Moves Forward Despite Bankruptcy
A suit against the seller of Capatriti olive oil is moving forward, despite the bankruptcy of the company marketing it.
Sep. 25, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil Exports Surpass One Million Metric Tons
An exceptional campaign winds down with the news of yet another milestone for Spain's olive oil export sector.
Sep. 24, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil Production Will Drop By Nearly Half, Report Says
GEA Westfalia says global olive oil production will slide to 2.6 million tons this season, down over 20 percent from last year's record.
Sep. 22, 2014
Greek Olive Oil Company Wins at European Business Awards
Greek olive oil retailer and producer Agora Fine Foods was among 709 national champions in the awards, which recognize business excellence.
Sep. 16, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil Center Conducts Open House
The Citoliva center in Andalusia celebrated the end of its summer program with an open training session.
Sep. 9, 2014
Turkey Braces for Economic Impact of Erratic Weather
Number two table olive producer, Turkey, is in the midst of dealing with the economic impact of erratic weather patterns over the last year.
Sep. 5, 2014
U.K. Defines New Ban on 'On-Tap' Olive Oil Sales
The agency enforcing a new ban on the sale of “on-tap” olive oil in the UK has provided new details on what would constitute such a sale.
Sep. 4, 2014
Deoleo Requests Extension for $83M Tax Bill
Spanish olive oil giant Deoleo, maker of Bertoli and Carbonell, has asked for a deferment €63.3 million ($83 million) tax bill.
Sep. 4, 2014
Tunisia Agrees to Ease Russia's Reliance on European Oil
Tunisia has agreed to provide Russians with olive oil taking advantage of souring Russo-European relations.
Sep. 2, 2014
Andalusia Boasts Record Olive Oil Exports Amidst Drought
While Andalusia celebrates record numbers for olive oil exports in the first half of 2014, a drought is forecast to cripple next year's numbers.
Aug. 25, 2014
UK Prohibits Sale of Olive Oil 'On-Tap'
After December 13, 2014, "fill-your-own" olive oil sales will be banned in the UK, but there are few details of the new rule.
Aug. 18, 2014
Drought Threatens Consumer Olive Oil Prices in the U.S. and Abroad
Severe drought in California and Spain will reduce production and drive up prices, according to industry analysts.