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May. 8, 2013
Judge Orders Kangadis to Recall or Relabel Capatriti Products
A judge ordered Capatriti to either recall its products, or apply a label stating that what’s inside is not really olive oil at all.
May. 7, 2013
Busy Year for Olive Oil Trade Group
The North American Olive Oil Association, which represents olive oil importers, had plenty to do in 2012, said its chairman, John Sessler.
Apr. 29, 2013
California Proposes Olive Oil Commission
If a bill currently working its way through is successful, California could have a new commission to oversee its olive oil industry.
Apr. 29, 2013 N. America
Court Finds Olive Oil Grades Mean Little to 'Ordinary' Consumers
Apr. 12, 2013 Business
Apr. 7, 2013 Business
Deborah Rogers, Cofounder of California's 'The Olive Press,' Resigns
Mar. 19, 2013 Business
Feb. 27, 2013 Business
Feb. 7, 2013
Trade Group Sues Olive Oil Producer for Deceptive Labeling
It was the first time the North American Olive Oil Association, a trade group of importers, has taken legal action against a producer.
Feb. 3, 2013
‘Extra Virginity’ Author’s Latest Investigation Raises Questions
Author Tom Mueller has stirred debate by blasting the competitor of a company he has repeatedly championed.
Jan. 18, 2013
U.S. Olive Oil Consumption Up 9 Percent in Latest Figures
Olive oil imports increased 38 percent in China, 21 percent in Japan, and 9 percent in both the United States and Brazil.
Jan. 17, 2013
Portugal's Experience Banning Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants
In 2005, Portugal banned refillable olive oil bottles in restaurants. Now the European Union is considering a similar move.
Dec. 3, 2012
Three Fronts Converging in U.S. Olive Oil Industry
Three fronts, and the opposition to them, underscore the growing strength and voice of the U.S. domestic olive oil industry.
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. 30, 2012
Spanish Olive Oil Tours American Cities
A campaign took to American cooking schools, restaurants and corporate dining rooms to demonstrate how to use Spanish olive oil.
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. 19, 2012
Olive Center Offers Chemical Testing
The renowned California research center is offering olive oil chemical and sensory evaluations for producers, importers and retailers.
Nov. 9, 2012
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Continue Steady Climb
Olive oil and olive pomace oil imports into the United States grew 7 percent this year, according to the latest Olive Council figures.
Nov. 2, 2012
European Commission Asked to Act on Threat of U.S. 'Trade Barriers'
Concerns have been raised in the European Parliament about potential harm for E.U. exporters from the proposed U.S. marketing order.
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. 4, 2012
Trade Commission Investigates Olive Oil Industry 'Competitiveness'
The global competitiveness of the U.S. commercial olive oil industry will be the subject of a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) investigation.
Jul. 29, 2012
Olive Oil Importers Ask FDA for 'Enhanced Standard of Identity'
The NAOOA, whose members are companies that import olive oil into the U.S., petitioned the FDA to adopt standards established by the International Olive Council.
Jun. 25, 2012
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