Nov. 13, 2014
Turkey Opposes Extending Barjol's Contract
In a letter to the European Commission, the head of Turkey's delegation to the IOC accused the executive director of "usurping the powers of the Council."
Nov. 12, 2014
Sicily Ready for PGI Certification
Only a few steps remain for Sicilian extra virgin olive oil to achieve its own protected origin certification.
Nov. 9, 2014
A Growing Appetite for Olive Oil in Korea
Imports of olive oil into South Korea climbed by 50 percent over last year, according to a report by the International Olive Council.
Nov. 7, 2014 World
Nov. 6, 2014 Asia
Nov. 5, 2014 N. America
Nov. 3, 2014 Trade Events
Nov. 3, 2014 Production
Oct. 30, 2014
Umbrian Leaders Seek Action for 'Huge Damages' to Region's Growers
Umbria's olive oil production will suffer a dramatic loss, that in some areas could reach 80 percent.
Oct. 30, 2014
Spanish Scientists Awarded for Research on Olive Cultivation
Mercedes Campos and Mario Porcel were awarded the €5,000 prize at the second Scientific Research in Olives and Olive Oil Awards.
Oct. 27, 2014
Routine Meeting on Crete Turns Out to be No 'Big Deal'
A routine meeting on Crete last week has set off a flurry of reports of a major agreement that the meeting participants say never happened.
Oct. 27, 2014
Costco Reportedly Inks Deal with Greek Producer
Costco representatives and U.S. distributor Tassos Chronopoulos made a deal with Cretan olive oil producer Botzakis, S.A.
Oct. 27, 2014
Italy Adopts EU Provisions on Non-Refillable Bottles
The new legislation, Quality and Transparency of the Supply Chain of Olive Oils, formally adopts new rules for olive oil labeling and packaging.
Oct. 22, 2014
Italian Growers Sidelined While Dante Project Gets Public Funding
A public investment by the Italian Institute for Agro-industrial Development has been criticized by growers who were left out of the deal.
Oct. 21, 2014
Dcoop Acquires Cargill’s Share of Mercaoleo
The Spanish cooperative purchased Cargill's half of a joint venture that began in 2007, taking control of Mercaoleo's huge bottling plant.
Oct. 20, 2014
Retailer Gets His Day in 'Shark Tank'
A Midwestern olive oil specialty retailer will pitch his business on the popular American television show tonight at 9:00 PM (EST).
Oct. 20, 2014
Ruinous Floods in Liguria Add to Poor Outlook for Italian Production
Damaging floods in Liguria are adding to a rough year for Italian olive oil farmers, resulting in a drop in production and rising prices.
Oct. 16, 2014
Farmers Denounce Yet Another Sale of 'Made In Italy'
At a time when disappointments seem to pile on top one another, some here ponder the repercussions of another foreign ownership of a marquis Italian brand.
Oct. 13, 2014
Groups Work to Improve Viability of Table Olives in Andalusia
Agricultural organizations and Spain's Ministry of Agriculture are working to create a working plan to improve the struggling sector.
Oct. 8, 2014
Chinese Co. Buys Majority Stake in Filippo Berio Producer
China's Bright Foods has acquired a majority stake in Italian olive oil producer Salov, maker of the top-selling Filippo Berio brand.
Oct. 8, 2014
Half the Spanish Olive Oil This Year, Twice the Greek as Prices Climb
Spain will see its output drop by half this season, while Greece will double its output, according to latest estimates by the International Olive Council.
Oct. 6, 2014
Deoleo and FINUT Agree to Further Olive Oil Research
The world leader in bottled olive oil has reached an agreement with the Iberoamerican Nutrition Foundation (FINUT) to support innovation.
Oct. 6, 2014
Italian Farmers' Organization Backs Olive Oil Quality Register
Coldiretti Molise has backed new legislation aimed at preventing olive oil adulteration and fraud.