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Mar. 2, 2015
Class Action Against Filippo Berio and Bertolli Importer Moves Forward
A judges found a "reasonable consumer could be deceived" into thinking the defendant's oil was from Italian olives, when it in fact was not.
Mar. 2, 2015
France Pledges Aid for Olive Oil Sector
French olive producers affected by this year's poor harvest will benefit from new financial aid measures proposed by the French ministry of agriculture.
Feb. 18, 2015
UC Davis Olive Center Plans Two-Part Sensory Evaluation Course for Spring
The UC Davis Olive Center will conduct its sensory evaluation course this June at the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater.
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Jan. 16, 2015 N. America
Last Year's Huge Spanish Crop Led to Higher U.S. Imports in Latest Tally
Jan. 12, 2015 N. America
Filippo Berio and Bertolli Distributors Face Class Action over Olive Oil Quality
Jan. 5, 2015
California Olive Ranch Acquires Lucini Italia
The largest American olive oil producer, announced its acquisition of Lucini Italia, a producer and importer of Italian extra virgin olive oils.
Jan. 5, 2015
California's 'We Olive' Opens in Brooklyn
California-based olive oil retailer We Olive has opened its first East Coast franchise in the Brooklyn, New York neighborhood of Boerum Hill.
Jan. 2, 2015
Texas Olive Farmers Elect Leaders
Texas olive oils reached a milestone when growers elected their first board of directors to help advocate for the booming industry.
Dec. 11, 2014
California's 'Rainpocalypse' Good News for State's Olive Oil Producers
From one extreme to the other, California farmers are hoping a "biblical rain" will bring relief from this year's historic drought.
Dec. 5, 2014
Judge Denies Bid to Hold Kangadis Owners Responsible in Fraud Case
The owners of Kangadis Foods will not be held personally responsible for selling falsely-labeled olive pomace oil.
Nov. 26, 2014
California Journal: Bari Welcomes Visitors to Dinuba
Bari Olive Oil in Dinuba held its fourth annual Olive Oil Festival earlier this month, attracting hundreds of visitors to its plant.
Nov. 17, 2014
From Corning in the Sacramento Valley to Lindsay in the San Joaquin this year’s table olive crop is a serious disappointment,
Nov. 5, 2014
California Olive Ranch Negotiating to Buy Importer Lucini
The largest American olive oil producer announced it is working to acquire a fast-growing importer of Italian olive oils.
Oct. 27, 2014
Costco Reportedly Inks Deal with Greek Producer
Costco representatives and U.S. distributor Tassos Chronopoulos made a deal with Cretan olive oil producer Botzakis, S.A.
Oct. 20, 2014
Retailer Gets His Day in 'Shark Tank'
A Midwestern olive oil specialty retailer will pitch his business on the popular American television show tonight at 9:00 PM (EST).
Sep. 18, 2014
California Approves Olive Oil Standards
The California olive oil industry is cheering as the state adopts new standards for olive oil produced in the state.
Sep. 9, 2014
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Bounce Back, Not So Much in China, Brazil
U.S. olive oil imports bounced back strongly, but the news is not as good in the other key markets of China and Brazil.
Sep. 2, 2014
Despite Drought, Calif. Olive Growers Will See Good Return
The Olive Growers Council of California reached a favorable agreement with table olive processors after drought has left many farmers hurting.
Sep. 2, 2014
Olive Oil Among Top Organic Imports in U.S.
Organic olive oil worth $166 million was imported by the United States last year, the first in which it was tracked by the USDA.
Aug. 28, 2014
Award-Winning Coldani Acquires Lodi Olive Oil Co.
Coldani Olive Ranch, maker of Calivirgin olive oil, acquired a regional producer to open new doors for both brands.