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Mar. 19, 2013
Olive Oil Detained Due to Pesticide Traces
The detection of pesticide traces has stranded 98 shipping containers of Italian olive oil in the ports of New York and Seattle.
Feb. 27, 2013
Olive Oil’s High-Oleic Rivals Mounting
Production of high-oleic acid soybean oil is set to rise 20-fold in less than five years and biotech giants expect demand to grow fast.
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 Business
‘Extra Virginity’ Author’s Latest Investigation Raises Questions
Jan. 18, 2013 Business
Jan. 17, 2013 N. America
Portugal's Experience Banning Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants
Dec. 3, 2012 Business
Nov. 30, 2012 Business
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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May. 3, 2012
Olive Oil Promotion Hits 1,500 Bakeries Around Spain
The Spanish Interprofessional organization of olive oil has recently commenced a campaign in 1,500 Spanish bakeries as part of the European program for promotion of olive oil.
Apr. 27, 2012
103rd AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
1,600 colleagues will gather to focus on the science and business dynamics currently driving the global fats and oils industries.
Feb. 23, 2012
USDA Surveys the Chemical Profiles of American Olive Oils
A new study illustrates the chemical diversity of olive oil varietals in the U.S. to fine-tune standards and prevent trade restrictions for American exporters.
Jan. 28, 2012
California Senators Hear Industry's Call for a 'Level Playing Field'
Dan Flynn, Tom Mueller, Mike Bradley, Bob Bauer. It's no wonder one senator called it the "most interesting informational meeting I've ever been to."
Jan. 24, 2012
Stakeholders to Testify at California Olive Oil Hearing
Extra virgin olive oil fraud will be the topic of an informational hearing Thursday at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Jul. 12, 2011
Barjol Calls for "Synergy" in New Olive Oil Promo Campaign
Calling the American market a "top priority," Olive Council Director Jean-Louis Barjol was in Washington to kick off a new $1.7M promotion campaign under the slogan "Add Some Life."