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Nov. 16, 2015
Floridians Look to a Future with Local Olive Oil
The Sunshine State's high humidity and heavy rains have long been seen as inhospitable to the olive, but it's too soon to know if recent efforts will bear fruit.
Nov. 16, 2015
Italian Producers Group Propose New Olive Oil Classifications
With other olive oils taking a back seat to extra virgin, Assitolās president recommends a new approach.
Nov. 13, 2015
World's Largest Olive Oil Producer Responds to Fraud Allegations
Deoleo said it āstrictly respects all the laws and regulations relating to food security in all the countries in which it operates."
Nov. 12, 2015 Europe
Nov. 5, 2015 N. America
Pompeian and Dcoop Subsidiary Mercaoleo Announce Partnership
Nov. 3, 2015 Production
Nov. 3, 2015 World
In Greece, Volunteers Provide Olive Oil for Families in Need
Oct. 30, 2015 Europe
Oct. 29, 2015
Farmers' Union in JaƩn Calls for Official EU Production Estimates
The worldās top-producing olive region claims other countriesā lack of transparency harms Spanish producers.
Oct. 28, 2015
Spanish Olive Oil Sales Slip Amid Higher Prices
The 2014-2015 campaign saw only a modest decline in sales of Spanish olive oil during a year of challenges.
Oct. 27, 2015
Italian Court Orders Halt to Destruction of Olive Trees in Puglia
A court-ordered suspension will allow time for further tests to determine which disease has infected the trees.
Oct. 26, 2015
Spain Forecasts Production of 1.2M Tons
The world production leader said the 2015-2016 harvest should yield 1.2 million tons of olive oil.
Oct. 26, 2015
Cretan Olive Oil Exports Grow Fivefold
Cretan olive oil exports grew by 518 percent in the first half of 2015, helping to double Creteās total exports.
Oct. 22, 2015
Spanish Olive Oil Prices Surge
A survey reveals a sharp increase in retail prices caused by low stocks and uncertainty over coming harvests.
Oct. 22, 2015
Catalonia Says its Output Will Be Lower, But Prices Should Remain Stable
The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Catalonia (FCAC), said there will be a 33 percent reduction overall with volume estimates calculated at 25,000 tons.
Oct. 22, 2015
Focus on Exports Pays Off for InterĆ³leo
Following a two-year strategy to diversify olive oil export markets, InterĆ³leo has expanded sales of bulk and bottles sales in new markets.
Oct. 19, 2015
EU Farmers' Group Criticizes Plan to Increase Tunisian Olive Oil Imports
A plan to let more Tunisian olive oil into the EU has come under fire from Copa-Cogeca.
Oct. 15, 2015
California's Bumper Crop Might Not Yield the Oil Some Predicted
Producers caution it's too soon to say if the jump in fruit tonnage will yield the 4 million gallons predicted earlier.
Oct. 15, 2015
California Farmers Remain Unfamiliar with New Olive Oil Commission
The Olive Oil Commission of California is reaching out about its role and the new regulations affecting the state's producers.
Oct. 15, 2015
Syria Says it Will Produce More Olive Oil this Year than Ever Before
Despite a raging civil war that has forced half its population to flee their homes, Syria is saying this will be a banner year for olive oil production.
Oct. 14, 2015
U.N. Reasserts Role of International Olive Council with New Agreement
The U.N. Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) adopted a new agreement that will be the basis of the IOC's mandate through 2026.
Oct. 14, 2015
Greece's Early Harvest Olive Oils
Early harvest oils, with their bitter taste, low acidity, and higher antioxidant content are worth paying a little extra for. If you can find them.
Oct. 13, 2015
Tunisia Has a Moment as Top Olive Oil Exporter
Tunisia exported more olive oil than any other country for the 2014/2015 season