Nov. 4, 2016
New Method for Identifying Olive Cultivars
The identification olive cultivars according to the appearance of leaves and fruit is expected to serve as the basis for a phone app and contributions to a new international olive tree database.
Nov. 1, 2016
India Set to Launch its Own Olive Oil Brand
The Indian state of Rajasthan is set to launch its own brand of olive oil under the name “Raj Olive Oil,” the first Indian olive oil produced within the country.
Oct. 31, 2016
U.S. Olive Oil Imports on Record-Setting Pace
The U.S. imported 306,844 tons of olive oil during the first 11 months of the 2015/2016 harvest season and, for the first time, more of it was from Spain than Italy.
Oct. 28, 2016 World
From Golan Heights, Olive Farmer Sees New Markets for His Skincare Line
Oct. 27, 2016 World
Oct. 21, 2016 Production
Oct. 17, 2016 The Best Olive Oils
Early Entries Pour in as NYIOOC Adds Even More Value to Winning
Oct. 13, 2016 Business
World Olive Oil Production Slips, Brazilian Imports Sharply Lower
Oct. 13, 2016
FDA Reconsiders Standard for 'Healthy' Claim
The FDA will re-evaluate its regulations concerning nutritional content claims, including the use of the term “healthy.”
Oct. 6, 2016
Croatian Island of Korcula Gets a PDO
Olive oil from the Croatian island of Korčula has been added to Europe's list of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO).
Sep. 28, 2016
Italian Olive Oil Production Estimated to Be Down by As Much As Half, Prices Largely Unaffected
Despite earlier predictions of a strong harvest, olive oil producers in Italy and most of Europe have revised their forecasts for the 2016 season sharply downward, while stocks from last year are keeping prices stable.
Sep. 28, 2016
India's Olive Oil Imports Expected to Rise 20 Percent
India's imports of olive oil are expected to rise by 20 percent to 13,500 tons according to the Indian Olive Association. Most of it will come from Spain.
Sep. 22, 2016
Spain Surpasses Italy as Top Olive Oil Exporter to U.S.
After a lot of hard work, Spanish olive oil exports to the United States have surpassed Italian exports for the first semester. But it's too soon to call it an ongoing trend.
Sep. 20, 2016
Greek Farmers Expect Lower Yields as Harvest Nears
The olive fly, a heat wave, and a drought are likely to lead to a reduced production of 200,000 to 250,000 metric tons of olive oil in Greece this year.
Sep. 20, 2016
Ongoing Battle Over Refillable Bottles in Spain
Efforts continue to ensure that restaurants, hotels and caterers are in compliance with the Spanish Royal Decree that prohibits refilling olive oil bottles. This summer a council in Jaen and a farmers association have taken new measures.
Sep. 20, 2016
Italian Antitrust Authority Clears Colavita of Wrongdoing
The Italian Antitrust Authority has cleared Colavita Spa of an earlier charge of unfair business practices following a May 2015 report by the consumer magazine Il Test Salvagente.
Sep. 19, 2016
Dorothy Cann Hamilton, Culinary Educator and Visionary, Dies at 67
This morning the tragic news is being shared throughout the New York culinary community and far beyond in expressions of disbelief as the weight of the loss sinks in.
Sep. 15, 2016
FAO Launches Xf Prevention Program in North Africa and Middle East
The program will work to improve the technical capacity of local institutions and farmers and raise awareness on how to prevent the spread of Xf through early detection, diagnosis, monitoring, and phytosanitary measures.
Sep. 14, 2016
Two Die in Greek Olive Oil Factory Storage Tank
The owner of an olive oil factory in Almyro, Greece and one of his workers have reportedly died after the employee fell in an empty oil storage container and the owner and his sons tried to rescue him.
Sep. 12, 2016
Olive Council Invites Proposals for 'World Olive Day'
The International Olive Council is proposing grants for the financing of activities and events aimed at celebrating 'World Olive Day' in member countries.
Sep. 7, 2016
Supermarkets in Spain Accused of Pricing Olive Oil Lower Than Cost
Supermarket chains are repeatedly reported for infringing the law by reducing prices lower than cost, while olive oil producers are losing a lot more than their patience.
Sep. 7, 2016
Olive Oil Production in China Reaches 5,000 Tons
While still a relatively small olive oil supplier, China is looking to expand domestic production to satisfy a growing market for healthier oils.
Sep. 7, 2016
Turkey's Recurrent Olive Oil Crisis
With fluctuating yields and prices, Turkey's inefficient olive oil industry is rarely able to compete with European producers in foreign markets.