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Sep. 22, 2020
USDA Extends Coronavirus Relief to Olive Growers
The USDA has made $14 billion available in its second round of relief for farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Sep. 21, 2020
Olive Center Founder Steps Down After 12 Years
Dan Flynn has announced he will resign as the executive director of the UC Davis Olive Center. His successor’s main challenge will be expanding the center’s financial base.
Aug. 25, 2020
Europe Removes Tariffs on U.S. Lobsters in Bid to De-Escalate Trade Tensions
In return for removing $111 million tariffs on lobster imports, the United States will eliminate $160 million in tariffs on a range of goods. Observers see this as the first step in de-escalating trade tensions that led to the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on some Spanish olive oils.
Aug. 19, 2020 Business
U.S. Rejects E.U. Demand to Drop Tariffs on Agricultural Goods
Aug. 7, 2020 Business
California Trade Group Rescinds Membership Agreement After Backlash
Jul. 10, 2020 Business
Jul. 8, 2020 N. America
Jun. 30, 2020 Business
U.S. Considers New Tariffs on European Olives and Olive Oils
Jun. 30, 2020
Proposed Bill Gives U.S. Agricultural Sector Easier Access to Emissions Trading
Newly proposed legislation in the United States seeks to create additional sources of revenue for the agricultural sector while helping to cut down on greenhouse gases.
Jun. 3, 2020
Plant-Based Food Sales Skyrocket as U.S. Consumers Seek Healthier Options
While the data show that plant-based food sales in the United States grew by 90 percent over the same period last year, anecdotal evidence suggests olive oil sales grew with them.
Jun. 2, 2020
More U.S. States Home to Award-Winning Olive Oils
Producers from Georgia, Oregon and Texas combined to win seven awards at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest, demonstrating that California is not the only part of the U.S. producing high-quality oils.
May. 27, 2020
Trade Group Petitions FDA for Olive Oil Standard of Identity
The North American Olive Oil Association seeks to establish an olive oil standard of identity, which the association said will help prevent fraud and increase consumer confidence in olive oil.
May. 25, 2020
Latin American Producers Celebrate Another Successful Year at NYIOOC
Producers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico overcame drought and other challenges during the 2019 harvest to win a combined 14 awards at the World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 18, 2020
Record Wins for American Producers at World Olive Oil Competition
American producers took home a record-high 56 Gold and 18 Silver Awards at the world's premier olive oil quality competition. Only Spanish and Italian producers received more.
Apr. 22, 2020
Megadrought May Be Underway in American West, Researchers Say
A moderate drought affecting the Southwestern states and northern Mexico can evolve into a megadrought -- a prolonged, extreme drought that lasts longer than two decades.
Apr. 13, 2020
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Fall Due to Coronavirus
The U.S. olive oil import market has seen significant declines in the first two months of 2020, with a continued fall predicted for the remainder of the year.
Feb. 17, 2020
Bill Aims to Protect 'Made in California' Brand
A proposed bill would prevent consumers from being misled into buying 'California' olive oils that are actually from somewhere else.
Feb. 17, 2020
No New US Tariffs on Spanish Olive Oil Imports
The United States Trade Representative decided not to add new tariffs to Spanish packaged and bulk olive oil imports. The USTR will revise the list once again in August.
Feb. 16, 2020
Italian Olive Oil Spared in Latest U.S. Tariff Review
Italians applaud the decision while U.S. trade officials warn that a future review could involve products that were not included this time.
Feb. 6, 2020
Acesur Announces New Facility in Virginia
The major Spanish producer Acesur says it will bring $11 million in investment and 29 new jobs to Suffolk, Virginia.
Jan. 30, 2020
Spain Wins First Battle Against U.S. Tariffs on Table Olives
An American court's decision can open the way to alleviate tariffs on imported Spanish table olives to the U.S.
Jan. 27, 2020
Wildfires Unlikely to Impact 2019 Production Figures in California
Olive growers have largely been spared the fate of wine producers, who are likely to suffer setbacks from the Kincade fire that raged through Sonoma county late last year.
Jan. 26, 2020
Trump Wants a New Trade Deal with Europe
The president said he wants a new agreement with Europe in place before the November election.
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