A new course taught by renowned experts will show retailers, restaurants, importers and distributors what they need to know to assure olive oil quality.

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Fairs, Competitions

May. 13, 2014

Gold and Silver for France

Three French producers, submitting oils to the huge New York competition for the first time, took home three coveted quality awards.

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May. 8, 2014 Business

More Grim Figures For Global Olive Oil Trade

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May. 6, 2014 Production

Who’s Who On New Olive Oil Commission of California

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May. 5, 2014 Production

Why Deoleo Chose 'Tetra Prisma' Packaging for its Koipe Brand

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Apr. 28, 2014 Production

Rural Payments Agency Trials UK Oil Testing

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Apr. 28, 2014 Europe

Increase in Virgin Olive Oil Consumption in Spain

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Europe

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?

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Trade Events

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.

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Europe

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.

Europe

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.

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Europe

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.

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Trade Events

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.

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N. America

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.

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World

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.

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Trade Events

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.

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Europe

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.

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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?

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N. America

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.

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Health

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.

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Business

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.

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Asia

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.