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Jul. 26, 2019
Israel Accuses Olive Council of Blocking Access to Key Meeting, Sources Say
After its proxy representative was refused entrance to a Council of Members meeting, Israel said in a written complaint that it would not accept any of the decisions made in the session.
Jul. 25, 2019
U.S. and E.U. Olive Oil Sectors Anxiously Await Trade Ruling
The imposition of tariffs on European Union olive oil exports to the United States would hurt farmers, raise prices in America and be difficult to undo.
Jul. 23, 2019
Donations Help Fund Research and Award-Winning Production at UC Davis
Recent donations have allowed the leading U.S. olive oil research center to invest in new equipment, expand their olive groves and improve production.
Jul. 22, 2019 Business
EU-Mercosur Agreement Paves the Way for Tax-free Agricultural Trade
Jul. 22, 2019 World
Jul. 17, 2019 News Briefs
Brussels Will Work With Spanish Cooperatives on Self-Regulation
Jul. 17, 2019 Business
Italian Producers Could Lose $200M if U.S. Tariffs Approved, Trade Group Warns
Jul. 15, 2019 Business
Spain Sees Largest Olive Oil Consumption Increase in Nearly a Decade
Jul. 11, 2019
Xylella Fastidiosa Appears in Israel
The notorious crop-waisting scourge, Xylella fastidiosa appears in Israel, but itās not yet time to panic.
Jul. 11, 2019
Thousands Protest Low Olive Oil Prices in Seville
Riot police escorted demonstrators toward Andalusia's seat of government as angry olive growers and oil producers aired their grievances about low prices and a perceived lack of government interest.
Jul. 11, 2019
Reimagining Olive Oil for Millennials
Olive oil has been used for generations, but two brands are interpreting the food for young buyers looking to purchase simple, honest products in and out of the kitchen.
Jul. 9, 2019
Olive Oil Producers in Argentina Hope to Follow Malbec's Lead
Improving quality is the best way to improve Argentina's international standing, said small and large-scale producers in a documentary video produced by Olive Oil Times that debuted today.
Jul. 9, 2019
Sommelier Program Heads to San Francisco
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab's Sommelier Certification Program will convene within the San Francisco Art Institute in the cityās Marina District.
Jul. 8, 2019
ASAJA JaƩn Calls on Local Governments to Waive Property Taxes for Olive Growers
The agricultural organization argues that town and local governments int he province have waived taxes in year's with bad droughts, when olive crops were low, and should do so again this year in order to protect local farmers from low prices.
Jul. 8, 2019
Olive Council, Europe Collaborate on Limiting Contaminants in Olive Oil
The IOC has told the EU the threshold for safely being able to consume the chemical 3-MCPD, which is found in refined vegetable oils.
Jul. 3, 2019
First Estimates for 2019/2020 World Olive Oil Production Released in Spain
Spanish crop will likely drop, but better yields are expected in Italy and Greece as well as an increase in the global overall production.
Jul. 1, 2019
Ghedira Re-elected Executive Director of IOC
Several incumbents retained their positions at the top of the International Olive Council hierarchy, but not without controversy as Italy again missed out on a leadership role and Israel's representative was unable to vote.
Jun. 25, 2019
Italian Producers Explain What It Takes to Succeed in a Tough Campaign
Harvesting at the right time, proper stewardship of the land, attention to details, teamwork, perseverance, and passion were all listed by award-winning Italian producers as the reasons for their success.
Jun. 18, 2019
Rallies Planned to Protest Olive Oil Prices in Seville
Two agricultural advocacy groups have called on olive oil producers, olive growers and the public at large to protest low olive oil prices in the Andalusian capital.
Jun. 17, 2019
Spain Seeks Self-Regulation for Olive Oil Sector
Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has asked the European Union whether its olive oil sector can self-regulate. Advocates hope the measure will stabilize olive oil prices.
Jun. 11, 2019
Europe Updates Xylella Risk Assessment
An update to EFSA's 2015 assessment concludes the plant disease has not been eradicated, but control measures have contained its spread.
Jun. 10, 2019
200,000 Olive Farms in Spain Could Vanish in Next Decade, Report Finds
According to a new study, more than 320,000 acres of traditional olive groves are abandoned and 1.2 million acres more could be also lost, equal to one-fifth of the total land area of all Spanish olive groves.
Jun. 10, 2019
Report Predicts Mediocre Harvest in Andalusia
The report cites unseasonably hot temperatures along with a lack of rain as the main reasons for the dip, which could see production drops of up to 50 percent in certain areas