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Jan. 16, 2015
Last Year's Huge Spanish Crop Led to Higher U.S. Imports in Latest Tally
Imports to the U.S. rose last season due to the strong output by Spain, which challenged Italy as America's leading olive oil supplier.
Jan. 15, 2015
Indian Importers Face Higher Duties
The higher tariffs following poor olive harvests in Spain and Italy paint a dire picture for importers and consumers who can expect higher retail prices.
Jan. 12, 2015
Proposed Rules Would Align Morocco with International Standards
The Moroccan government has proposed rules which will define and regulate the quality of olive oil.
Jan. 12, 2015 Asia
Jan. 12, 2015 N. America
Filippo Berio and Bertolli Distributors Face Class Action over Olive Oil Quality
Jan. 8, 2015 World
Jan. 5, 2015 N. America
Jan. 5, 2015 N. America
Jan. 2, 2015
Texas Olive Farmers Elect Leaders
Texas olive oils reached a milestone when growers elected their first board of directors to help advocate for the booming industry.
Dec. 16, 2014
Confiscated Olive Oil Co. Allegedly Run by Imprisoned Crime Boss
More than €20 million of assets have been confiscated in a scandal over the Sicilian Mafia's management of a large olive oil company.
Dec. 16, 2014
A Plan to 'Relaunch' Umbrian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Umbrian officials presented a project to expand efforts to promote local olive oil during a meeting attended by stakeholders.
Dec. 15, 2014
After the Olive Fruit Fly and Bacterial Blight, the Dreaded Starling
There is little relief in this "Black Year" for Italian olive oil with challenges seeming to come from every direction.
Dec. 14, 2014
Project in Algeria Turns Byproducts into Compost
A study has examined how oil mills in central Algeria can make use of olive oil production byproducts by transforming them into compost.
Dec. 11, 2014
California's 'Rainpocalypse' Good News for State's Olive Oil Producers
From one extreme to the other, California farmers are hoping a "biblical rain" will bring relief from this year's historic drought.
Dec. 11, 2014
Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices
Producers worry that higher prices might cause local consumers and buyers in foreign markets to stay away from Turkish olive oil.
Dec. 10, 2014
Olive Farmers in Tunisia Lament Price Drop Despite Climb in Oil Prices
The union of farmers in Sfax, Tunisia called for swift action to regulate the export price of olives.
Dec. 9, 2014
New EU Labeling Laws Just in Time for Olive Oil's 'Black Year'
As unfriendly as the climate has been for olives, it's just right for olive oil fraud. New EU labeling laws aim to help consumers know whet they're getting.
Dec. 8, 2014
Olive Oil Prices Soar, Consumption Slides in Latest Report
The International Olive Council (IOC) reported an expected 38 percent drop in olive oil production and sharply higher prices for extra virgin olive oil.
Dec. 8, 2014
Apulia Asks Italian Government for Help with Olive Tree Epidemic
The president of Apulia sent a letter to the Italian Prime Minister for an urgent meeting over the year-long Xylella fastidiosa epidemic.
Dec. 8, 2014
Eight Accused in €3M Sale of 'Italian' Olive Oil from Unknown Sources
Following the case of untraceable oil seized in Tuscany, another scandal arising from the scarcity of Italian olive oil was uncovered this week.
Dec. 5, 2014
More Olive Groves Leveled in Turkey to Make Way for Power Plants
After the second case of olive trees being uprooted in this Aegean region in recent weeks, a local official asked, "Will we use electric to feed people?"
Dec. 5, 2014
Judge Denies Bid to Hold Kangadis Owners Responsible in Fraud Case
The owners of Kangadis Foods will not be held personally responsible for selling falsely-labeled olive pomace oil.
Dec. 5, 2014
Bucking the Trend: Why Olive Oil Prices in Greece are Falling
The latest reports on pricing for bulk sales of extra virgin olive oil in Greece show a steep decline as olive oil prices surge elsewhere. How can it be?