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Nov. 30, 2012
Industry Notables Set to Testify at USITC Hearing
Witnesses from three continents are scheduled to testify at a public hearing at the U.S. International Trade Commission Wednesday.
Nov. 28, 2012
European Commission Calls Proposed Olive Oil Marketing Order 'Unfair'
The E.U. Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht said a proposed U.S. marketing order for olive oil would cause unfair delays and costs.
Nov. 25, 2012
Production Shortfall Expected to Send Olive Oil Prices Higher in Spain
Olive oil prices are expected to rise as Spain’s olive oil output this season is expected to fall 200,000 tons short of its demand.
Nov. 20, 2012 Europe
European Producers Group Backs More Testing, Labeling Changes
Nov. 14, 2012 Europe
Spain Announces 6-Month Program to Monitor Olive Oil Quality
Nov. 5, 2012 Europe
Nov. 2, 2012 Europe
European Commission Asked to Act on Threat of U.S. 'Trade Barriers'
Oct. 30, 2012 Europe
Oct. 26, 2012
Spanish Consumer Group Finds Nearly One in Three Olive Oils Mislabeled
A Spanish consumer body says nine out of 34 extra virgin olive oils it tested were really virgin olive oil and one was lampante.
Oct. 24, 2012
Spanish Producers Fear Imminent U.S. Import Restrictions
Spanish olive oil producers are up in arms over the “unfair” and “absurd” marketing order being considered in the United States Congress.
Oct. 23, 2012
Latest Forecast Still Gloomy for Spanish Olive Oil Harvest
New and more thorough estimates have pegged Andalusia’s olive oil production at about half the average of the last five harvests.
Oct. 18, 2012
Deoleo and Hojiblanca, Former Rivals, Create Global Olive Oil Giant
Hojiblanca - the world’s biggest virgin olive oil producer will buy a stake in Deoleo , the global olive oil market leader.
Oct. 17, 2012
Hojiblanca Goes After Tough Iranian Market
Despite high entrance fees and strict bureaucratic regulations, the Hojiblanca group is stepping up promotional efforts in Iran.
Oct. 17, 2012
Agriculture Minister Sees Labeling Regulation as Good for Greek Olive Oil
According to the Greek Minister of Agriculture, the 432/2012 regulation of the EU will help Greek olive oil make a bigger impact and advertise its quality.
Oct. 15, 2012
More Eyes on Olive Oil Futures Market
The olive oil futures market in Madrid said traffic to its web page increased five-fold in September amid the recent price tension.
Oct. 14, 2012
Calls for Europe to Promote Olive Oil in General
The need for more generic promotion of olive oil was among issues discussed at the European Commission’s group on olives and olive oil.
Oct. 14, 2012
Campaign for Spanish Olive Oil in Mexico City
Eight of Mexico City’s top restaurants will feature Spanish extra virgin olive oil as the star as part of a month-long campaign.
Oct. 8, 2012
With Rising Olive Oil Prices, Concerns of Falling Consumption
The retail prices of popular Spanish olive oil brands Carbonell and Koipe have shot up this month by as much as one euro ($1.30).
Oct. 4, 2012
Terra Creta Organizes Conference
Visitors from 14 countries and 50 local farmers have signed up for the Terra Creta olive oil conference held in Hania, Crete, next week.
Oct. 1, 2012
Crisis Spawns Investments in Olive Groves
As young people in Greece turn to their family properties, olive groves are suddenly considered a secure investment.
Sep. 26, 2012
Eurozone in Crisis, Olive Oil Marketers Shift Targets
At a time when purchasing power of Europeans is shrinking. Olive oil producers here will need to do more than just brand-building.
Sep. 24, 2012
Group Wants Bank Support for Greek Olive Oil Exports
The Hellenic Commerce Confederation suggested two ways to boost and sustain olive oil exports, both of which rely on ailing banks
Sep. 24, 2012
Rising Olive Oil Prices Keep Market Guessing
When and how rising wholesale prices for Spanish olive oil will impact on consumers are burning questions as the climb continues.