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 Trade Events
Apr. 14, 2014 Europe
New Data Shows Continuing Decline in World Olive Oil Imports
Apr. 11, 2014 Europe
Apr. 10, 2014 Europe
Data on Italy’s Carryover Olive Oil Stocks Too 'Sensitive' to Release
Apr. 10, 2014 Trade Events
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?
Mar. 29, 2014
California Producers Approve State Olive Oil Commission
California producers voted into existence a new Olive Oil Commission of California with an eye toward enhancing the competitiveness of the state’s olive oil industry.
Mar. 25, 2014
New Heart-Health Push from Carbonell
Deoleo has a new health pitch in Spain with a spot for its Carbonell brand olive oil that highlights cholesterol control.
Mar. 24, 2014
World Poised to Make Over 3M Tons of Olive Oil
The IOC has trimmed its estimate for world production this season to 3.05 million tons, while GEA Westfalia Separator forecasts a record 3.3 million tons.
Mar. 20, 2014
Greek Olive Oil Producers Struggle in China
Greek olive oil producers and distributors are finding that their products have not been an easy sell in China.
Mar. 20, 2014
U.S. Seeks to Erase Tariffs on Olive Oil
Among the goals listed in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is the elimination of tariffs on agricultural products.
Mar. 18, 2014
NYIOOC Seminars to be Streamed Live
A live video feed of the two-day NYIOOC conference program will be available to subscribers.
Mar. 13, 2014
Majorcan Table Olives Win European Protection
Aceituna de Mallorca, or Majorcan table olives, are now listed among Europe's protected agri-food products.
Mar. 10, 2014
'Worrisome' Fall in World Olive Oil Trade
Olive oil imports are down in all the major world markets, a situation the International Olive Council (IOC) finds alarming.
Mar. 3, 2014
Blended Oils 'Bad for Transparency'
Critics say products offering a mix of olive oil and other vegetable oils risk undermining quality and transparency in the olive oil sector.
Mar. 3, 2014
Greek Proposal to Mix Oils a 'Cause for War'
Greeks are in an uproar over a proposal to blend their olive oils with cheaper ones in an effort to boost the country’s economy.