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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 Europe
Oct. 20, 2014 World
Oct. 20, 2014 Production
Ruinous Floods in Liguria Add to Poor Outlook for Italian Production
Oct. 16, 2014 Europe
Oct. 13, 2014 Europe
Groups Work to Improve Viability of Table Olives in Andalusia
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.
Oct. 6, 2014
Sol D’Oro Southern Edition Recognizes Region’s Top Producers
The Verona-based competition held its first southern edition in the Chilean capital, bringing together producers from South America, South Africa and Australia.
Oct. 2, 2014
Italy Nears Cruet Ban of its Own
Following a similar move in Spain, Italy is on its way to banning oil cruets in restaurants.
Oct. 1, 2014
Olive Council Warns of 'Standstill' if Prices Get Too High
Jean-Louis Barjol answered questions at the University of Jaén concerning a potential slowdown in olive oil consumption.
Oct. 1, 2014
Experts Gathering in Italy to Tackle New Olive Tree Killer
Experts from around the world will meet in Gallipoli, the epicenter of the outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa that threatens thousands of olive trees.
Sep. 29, 2014
Kangadis Case Moves Forward Despite Bankruptcy
A suit against the seller of Capatriti olive oil is moving forward, despite the bankruptcy of the company marketing it.
Sep. 25, 2014
Indian Olive Oil Market on the Rise
The Embassy of Spain in New Delhi says India’s olive oil market will rise at a steady pace of 25 percent.
Sep. 25, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil Exports Surpass One Million Metric Tons
An exceptional campaign winds down with the news of yet another milestone for Spain's olive oil export sector.
Sep. 25, 2014
Peru Conference Hopes to Bridge Research and Production
Peru plans to bridge gap between research and production today at the International Innovation Forum in Tacna.
Sep. 24, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil Production Will Drop By Nearly Half, Report Says
GEA Westfalia says global olive oil production will slide to 2.6 million tons this season, down over 20 percent from last year's record.
Sep. 22, 2014
Greek Olive Oil Company Wins at European Business Awards
Greek olive oil retailer and producer Agora Fine Foods was among 709 national champions in the awards, which recognize business excellence.
Sep. 18, 2014
California Approves Olive Oil Standards
The California olive oil industry is cheering as the state adopts new standards for olive oil produced in the state.