Jun. 9, 2014
Kangadis Files for Bankruptcy Following Class Action Suits
The company made headlines when the North American Olive Oil Association filed a class action lawsuit claiming “unlawful, misleading and deceptive misbranding.”
Jun. 9, 2014
Italian Extra Virgin Takes Aim at Taiwan
Taipei will host a seminar about “real” Italian olive oil presented by the trade group Unaprol and the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade.
May. 29, 2014
Hard Line Proposed on Flavored Olive Oil Labeling
The days of flavored olive oils being labeled ‘extra virgin olive oil’ could be numbered in International Olive Council member countries.
May. 22, 2014 N. America
May. 15, 2014 Trade Events
May. 14, 2014 Business
Course Offers Olive Oil Quality Assurance Answers for Buyers
May. 13, 2014 Fairs, Competitions
May. 8, 2014 Business
May. 6, 2014
Who’s Who On New Olive Oil Commission of California
To improve the state’s competitiveness the commission is expected to set meaningful and mandatory olive oil standards.
May. 5, 2014
Why Deoleo Chose 'Tetra Prisma' Packaging for its Koipe Brand
Deoleo’s Koipe brand will be the latest to offer an olive oil product in a Tetra Prisma® pack, already popular for milk and fruit juices.
Apr. 28, 2014
Rural Payments Agency Trials UK Oil Testing
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has commenced with a trial olive oil inspection at the largest bottler in the UK, as part of preparations for enforcing new EU-wide regulations.
Apr. 28, 2014
Increase in Virgin Olive Oil Consumption in Spain
Consumption of sunflower oil rose 9.7 percent last year but olive oil remains by far the most popular in Spanish households.
Apr. 21, 2014
Scientists Respond to Debate Over Health Claims on Olive Oil Labels
Can oleocanthal and oleacein be measured to claim that olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection from oxidative stress?
Apr. 16, 2014
Thousands Visit Alimentaria’s Olive Oil Bar
More than 140,000 people visited Alimentaria in Barcelona, and organizers say many of them visited the olive oil tasting bar.
Apr. 14, 2014
New Data Shows Continuing Decline in World Olive Oil Imports
A worrying fall in world trade in olive oil and olive pomace oil continues, the latest market figures shows.
Apr. 11, 2014
UK-Based Fund Set to Take Control of Deoleo
The board of the debt-saddled olive oil giant Deoleo has approved a take over the Madrid-based company by a private equity firm.
Apr. 10, 2014
Data on Italy’s Carryover Olive Oil Stocks Too 'Sensitive' to Release
Details of Italy’s olive oil stocks at the start of the current season could disturb the market, the European Commission has told Olive Oil Times.
Apr. 10, 2014
Call to Action at NYIOOC: Educate
Attendees heard from impassioned presenters who urged them to recognize education as a cornerstone for success in the olive oil industry.
Apr. 9, 2014
California Producer Sees ‘Green Shoots’ of Growth for Industry
The California Olive Ranch CEO knows that the olive oil industry is troubled, but sees signs of hope for a brighter future.
Apr. 9, 2014
NYIOOC Conference Opens with Barjol, Ravetti
The NYIOOC seminars began today, with speakers addressing a full house at The International Culinary Center.
Apr. 9, 2014
Olive Oil Brands Encouraged to Connect With Consumers in Innovative Ways
In front of a sold-out audience, speakers emphasized the power of engagement, storytelling and creating connections.
Apr. 1, 2014
Spain Enjoys Robust Olive Oil Sales, But Not Prices
Spain’s olive oil exports continue at record levels and there’s also talk of a new record in production.
Mar. 29, 2014
Expert Says Eradication of New Olive Tree Disease in Europe Unlikely
Will Italy be able to eradicate the disease which has already devastated 8,000 ha of olive groves in Lecce? And what is the risk of the plant pathogen spreading elsewhere in Europe?