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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Mar. 25, 2014 Health

New Heart-Health Push from Carbonell

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Mar. 24, 2014 Business

World Poised to Make Over 3M Tons of Olive Oil

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Mar. 20, 2014 Asia

Greek Olive Oil Producers Struggle in China

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Mar. 20, 2014 Europe

U.S. Seeks to Erase Tariffs on Olive Oil

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Mar. 18, 2014 Trade Events

NYIOOC Seminars to be Streamed Live

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Production

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.

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Business

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.

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Production

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.

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Europe

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.

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Europe

Feb. 26, 2014

Spain Sets New Record for Olive Oil Exports

Spain continues to enjoy stronger foreign and domestic demand for its olive oil, with new figures showing both are at record levels.

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World

Feb. 20, 2014

Olive Oil Package Design Top of Mind During Greek Crisis

Greek bottling companies are performing at their best as olive oil producers seek to stand out from the crowd with innovative designs.

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World

Feb. 20, 2014

Gold Medal Massage

While olive oil is not yet commonly used in the massage and spa industry, there is a growing trend towards this health-giving alternative.

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Health

Feb. 18, 2014

U.S. FDA Warns Company Over Olive Oil-Related Claims

A recent FDA warning letter is a sobering reminder for dietary supplement companies to be careful about their product claims.

Europe

Feb. 12, 2014

Rural Payments Agency Overseeing New Olive Oil Regulations in U.K.

The RPA's Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate has been chosen to oversee the new EU regulations that went into effect last month.

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N. America

Feb. 12, 2014

Farm Bill Notes Call on Agencies to 'Remove Obstacles' to Olive Oil Trade

The Joint Explanatory Statement of the Committee of Conference to the Farm Bill urges action on standards, enforcement and tariffs.

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Business

Feb. 10, 2014

World Olive Oil Imports Fall

Dismal trade data marks the start of the 2013/14 olive oil season with imports down in all the major markets, according to figures in the International Olive Council’s latest newsletter.

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Asia

Feb. 10, 2014

Dalmia Sells Olive Oil Business to Cargill

The sale marks the end of the tumultuous campaign by an Indian industrialist to popularize olive oil in a market reluctant to change.

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Africa / Middle East

Feb. 6, 2014

Police Say Smuggled Moroccan Olive Oil Found in 'Toxic Goods' Containers

Illegally imported Moroccan olive oil in containers labeled as containing toxic substances was found in a van headed for Barcelona.

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Europe

Feb. 6, 2014

Olive Oil Futures Market Notches Second Profitable Year

The decade-old Olive Oil Futures Market continued a good run largely thanks to increased price volatility.

Europe

Feb. 3, 2014

World's Largest Olive Oil Company Reports Drop in Sales

Sales by the world's largest olive oil producer fell to €809 million last year - down from nearly €829 million in 2012.