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Jul. 8, 2020
Famed New York Culinary School Will Close Its Doors
The International Culinary Center will be absorbed by New York's Institute for Culinary Education.
Jun. 30, 2020
U.S. Considers New Tariffs on European Olives and Olive Oils
The U.S. Trade Representative is considering whether to increase existing tariffs on imports from the European Union as well as implement new ones.
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 News Briefs
Plant-Based Food Sales Skyrocket as U.S. Consumers Seek Healthier Options
Jun. 2, 2020 World
May. 27, 2020 Grades
Trade Group Petitions FDA for Olive Oil Standard of Identity
May. 25, 2020 World
Latin American Producers Celebrate Another Successful Year at NYIOOC
May. 18, 2020 The Best Olive Oils
Record Wins for American Producers at World Olive Oil Competition
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.
Jan. 26, 2020
Australia Hails Sino-American Trade Deal, but Danger Lurks for Farmers
The new accord favors global economic growth in general but could lead to a reduction of the Australian share in the Chinese market.
Jan. 15, 2020
New Chemical Approach to Compromised Extra Virgin Olive Oil
UC Davis researchers have developed a more rapid and cost-effective process to determine the reliability of a product bottled with an extra virgin olive oil label.
Jan. 8, 2020
Patricia King has been named executive director for the California Olive Oil Council after Patty Darragh's retirement last fall after 22 years with the council.
Nov. 5, 2019
U.S. Leaves Paris Climate Agreement
On Monday the U.S. government announced its withdrawal from the 2016 Paris Agreement on climate change, due to the economic burden of complying with the requirements.
Oct. 16, 2019
Importers Ask for Tariff Exemption for Goods Shipped Before October
The NAOOA and 80 other trade organizations argue that tariffs applied to goods shipped from Europe prior to October would only hurt American importers and consumers.
Oct. 3, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Along with some Spanish olive oils, certain types of table olives from both France and Spain will also face a 25 percent tariff on U.S. imports. Olive oils from Italy, Portugal and Greece will be unaffected.