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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 Africa / Middle East
Syria Says it Will Produce More Olive Oil this Year than Ever Before
Oct. 14, 2015 Europe
U.N. Reasserts Role of International Olive Council with New Agreement
Oct. 14, 2015 Production
Oct. 13, 2015 Africa / Middle East
Oct. 8, 2015 Production
Oct. 5, 2015
Dcoop to Co-Brand 300K Liters for China's Evergrande Group
Dcoop, formerly known as Grupo Hohiblanca, is expanding its private label program through a major deal with a Chinese conglomerate.
Sep. 30, 2015
Deoleo Partners with Ecuadorian Firm to Bottle and Distribute Carbonell Lines
Spanish olive oil giant and makers of Carbonell, Deoleo, spoke with Olive Oil Times about expanding its presence in Latin America as part of an agreement with La Fabril, a leading Ecuadorian company.
Sep. 28, 2015
Conference Urges Olive Oil Merchants to Monitor their Supply Chain
A small New York conference offered retailers and distributors pointers on managing risk and improving profits in the olive oil business.
Sep. 28, 2015
France Publishes Report on Xf in Corsica
The report confirmed plants to be infected by Xylella fastidiosa and citrus plants are not at risk from the particular strain.
Sep. 28, 2015
Italian Farmers Speak Out Against New EU Quota for Tunisian Olive Oil Imports
A proposed increase in Tunisia's quota will be damaging to the Italian sector, according to a farmers' group.
Sep. 25, 2015
Greek Producers Weigh Prospects After Tsipras Win
Greek olive oil producers consider the upcoming harvest and the way the political and economic situation may affect their industry after the countryās latest elections.
Sep. 23, 2015
Farmers Lawyer Up in Battle Over Salento Trees
Olive growers from southern Italy, where a Xylella fastidiosa outbreak has led to a major cull of trees, are seeking legal advice to challenge the European Unionās stance on tackling the disease.
Sep. 18, 2015
In Wake of Terror Attacks, Hopes EU Olive Oil Deal Can Help Tunisian Economy
The European Union has adopted plans to help the countryās beleaguered economy after the terrorist attacks in June that lead to a decline in tourism.
Sep. 16, 2015
N. African Producers Move from Bulk to Branded
Olive oil producers in Tunisia and Morocco, sensing an opportunity, are focused on improving olive oil quality and branding.
Sep. 9, 2015
This Year's Harvest Not as Bad as the Last One, Council Wagers
The IOC pegged production for the 2015/2016 harvest at āmore than 2.5 million tons,ā or, in other words, it wonāt be the worst harvest in 15 years.
Aug. 31, 2015
Gregg Kelley's Long View: 'Quality Drives Consumption'
From $2 million to $80 million, one store to 20,000, Gregg Kelley has led California Olive Ranch to become the largest American olive oil producer. And he's just getting started.
Aug. 24, 2015
California Passes Olive Oil Labeling Law
The new law reverses previous legislation that allowed labels to say 'made in California' even if the bulk of the product originated elsewhere.
Aug. 24, 2015
High Society: Chemists Recognize 9 Olive Oil Tasting Panels that Made the Grade
The American Oil Chemists' Society anointed 9 panels on its annual list of top tasters.
Aug. 18, 2015
France Announces Measures to Contain Xylella Fastidiosa Outbreak in Corsica
Following a confirmed infection of the deadly bacterium, the French ministry of agriculture has announced measures to contain its spread.
Aug. 16, 2015
Third Loan Package Reluctantly Approved by Greek Parliament
Further unsettling the Greek political landscape, the Greek Parliament and the Eurogroup approved a controversial package Friday.