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Nov. 5, 2015
Pompeian and Dcoop Subsidiary Mercaoleo Announce Partnership
Baltimore's Pompeian Group and Mercaoleo, the Spanish subsidiary of the world’s top olive oil producer, have partnered to address the growing US market.
Nov. 3, 2015
Italian Harvest Off to Strong Start
Farmers are reporting a strong early harvest in terms of production totals and quality.
Nov. 3, 2015
In Greece, Volunteers Provide Olive Oil for Families in Need
Dozens of volunteers in the Athens suburb of Glyfada began harvesting olives from trees growing on public land to provide oil for local residents.
Oct. 30, 2015 Europe
Oct. 29, 2015 Europe
Farmers' Union in Jaén Calls for Official EU Production Estimates
Oct. 28, 2015 Europe
Oct. 27, 2015 Production
Italian Court Orders Halt to Destruction of Olive Trees in Puglia
Oct. 26, 2015 Europe
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 Crete’s 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 Interóleo
Following a two-year strategy to diversify olive oil export markets, Interóleo 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
Oct. 8, 2015
High Hopes, Few Answers as Harvest Gets Underway in Italy
Production in 2015 is expected to be up, but too many variables can still affect the final yields to know yet how this year's harvest will play out.
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.