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Mar. 20, 2014
U.S. Seeks to Erase Tariffs on Olive Oil
Among the goals listed in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is the elimination of tariffs on agricultural products.
Mar. 13, 2014
Majorcan Table Olives Win European Protection
Aceituna de Mallorca, or Majorcan table olives, are now listed among Europe's protected agri-food products.
Mar. 10, 2014
'Worrisome' Fall in World Olive Oil Trade
Olive oil imports are down in all the major world markets, a situation the International Olive Council (IOC) finds alarming.
Mar. 3, 2014 Production
Mar. 3, 2014 Europe
Feb. 26, 2014 Europe
Feb. 20, 2014 World
Feb. 12, 2014 Europe
Rural Payments Agency Overseeing New Olive Oil Regulations in U.K.
Feb. 10, 2014
Dismal trade data marks the start of the 2013/14 olive oil season with imports down in all the major markets, according to figures in the International Olive Council’s latest newsletter.
Feb. 6, 2014
Olive Oil Futures Market Notches Second Profitable Year
The decade-old Olive Oil Futures Market continued a good run largely thanks to increased price volatility.
Feb. 3, 2014
World's Largest Olive Oil Company Reports Drop in Sales
Sales by the world's largest olive oil producer fell to €809 million last year - down from nearly €829 million in 2012.
Jan. 31, 2014
Spain Sees Record for Exports as Production Recovers
Olive oil production and exports are back up in Spain, according to new figures for the first quarter of the 2013/14 olive season.
Jan. 29, 2014
Italy, Spain, Tunisia America’s Top Olive Oil Suppliers
Spain’s loss was Turkey’s gain last season in the world’s biggest olive oil market, where total imports slipped six percent.
Jan. 20, 2014
EU Offers €5m to Fight Olive Oil Fraud
Research on better detection of olive oil fraud could receive about €5 million ($6.7m) under the European Commission’s new program.
Dec. 30, 2013
Spanish Harvest Marked by High Volumes, Low Prices
Ex-mill olive oil prices in Spain are at their lowest point for the calendar year as dry skies favor a rapid harvest and high volumes.
Dec. 21, 2013
Greece Flip-Flops on Extra Virgin Olive Oil Labeling
A late decision will allow producers to use oleocanthal and oleacein levels to justify health benefit claims of olive oil polyphenols.
Dec. 14, 2013
Córdoba Congress to Promote Excellence in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
“Building Bridges” is the theme of the International Congress of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Córdoba, Spain.
Dec. 10, 2013
Europe Set for New Regulations on Olive Oil Labeling
New rules aimed at making olive oil labels easier to read and understand will apply from late next year in the European Union.
Dec. 4, 2013
Spain Produces 8,700 Tons in First Month of New Olive Oil Season
Spain’s olive oil production, domestic consumption and exports are all up - but stocks are at a four-year low - for October, the first month of the 2013/14 olive oil season.
Nov. 26, 2013
A new €70 billion EU program for research and innovation, called Horizon 2020, will support new initiatives of small businesses.
Nov. 22, 2013
U.K. Readies for European Ramp Up of Olive Oil Testing
One company controls 95 percent of olive oil bottling in the United Kingdom -- a fact that may simplify compliance with a new European Union olive oil testing regime.
Nov. 11, 2013
World Olive Oil Production Predicted to Top 3.2 Million Tons
Global olive oil production is likely to reach at least 3.2 million tons in 2013/14, according to a new, higher estimate.
Nov. 11, 2013
EU Olive Oil Sector Eager for Details of New School Promotion Plan
A plan to promote olive oil and table olives in schools is among matters likely to be discussed at the European Commission’s Advisory Group on Olives and Derived Products.