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Sep. 30, 2013
Spain Speculates on American Takeover of Deoleo
Agribusiness and food giants Cargill and Bunge are rumored to be considering a takeover of the world’s biggest olive oil distributor.
Sep. 25, 2013
U.S. Launches Coordinated Strikes on E.U. Olive Oil Strongholds from Washington and Sacramento
It might not have been the offensive many were expecting over the past few weeks, though it was carefully targeted.
Sep. 25, 2013
California Establishes Olive Oil Commission
The California Olive Oil Commission would conduct research and recommend olive oil grades and labeling standards in the state.
Sep. 23, 2013 Business
Olive Council Welcomes U.S. Report, But Queries Objectivity in Parts
Sep. 19, 2013 Europe
Sep. 10, 2013 N. America
Bill to Create California Olive Oil Commission Clears Senate
Sep. 10, 2013 Europe
Sep. 10, 2013
Cyprus Olive Oil Use Slips As Crisis Forces Hard Choices
New figures show olive oil consumption is down in Cyprus due to the economic crisis hitting the country.
Sep. 9, 2013
First 'Oro Chile' to Recognize Latin American Olive Oil Excellence
The Chilean Center of Chemical Development is organizing an extra virgin olive oil competition called Oro Chile 2013.
Sep. 9, 2013
Slowdown in North American Olive Oil Imports
Olive oil imports into the crucial North American market have slipped, according to the International Olive Council.
Sep. 2, 2013
In Italy, Tax Reduction Will Help Olive Growers
Unaprol Chairman Massimo Gargano takes stock of the situation as Italy reduces the burden for agricultural properties.
Aug. 30, 2013
Uruguay Joins International Olive Council
Uruguay has become the second South American country to join the International Olive Council following Argentina, which signed on in 2009.
Aug. 27, 2013
Spain Considers Trial Release of Genetically-Modified Olive Flies
Genetically-modified olive flies will be released in a Catalan olive grove if a field trial is approved in Spain.
Aug. 27, 2013
Winds Blow in Bad Break for Crete
The coming olive harvest on Crete could be off as much as 60 percent after southerly winds brought unfavorable conditions at the worst time.
Aug. 12, 2013
Spain’s Olive Oil Watchdog Reports Increase in Violations
Spain’s olive oil watchdog inspected hundreds of plants last season, recommending 17 fines -- up sharply from the previous year.
Aug. 9, 2013
Trade Commission's Olive Oil Report Due Out Monday
The long-awaited report on olive oil industry competitiveness will be delivered Tuesday to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Aug. 9, 2013
Experts Skeptical of Dalmia's Pomace Oil 'Discovery'
With one sample, the Indian Olive Association's asserted "the humble olive pomace oil contains generous quantities of antioxidants."
Aug. 6, 2013
Greek Olive Oil Producers Turn to China
Greek olive oil producers are looking to China to seize new business opportunities in the midst of a crisis.
Jul. 30, 2013
An 'ID' for Apulian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Apulia launched a project to promote its extra virgin olive oils through innovation and quality certification.
Jul. 18, 2013
Greek Olive Oil Gets Traction, But Will it Last?
Greek olive oil exports have posted strong gains in foreign markets thanks to Spain’s reduced crop. But will the good times roll?
Jul. 18, 2013
Cyprus Considers its Own Cruet Ban
Cypriot Minister of Agriculture Nicos Kouyialis says he supports adopting a ban on refillable olive oil containers.
Jul. 12, 2013
Olive Council Calls 'Add Some Life' Campaign a Success
The International Olive Council credited a $1.7 million promotion campaign with immediately boosting North American olive oil imports.