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Jan. 5, 2014
'QvExtra' Quality Seal Launches in Córdoba
A new seal program formally announced its bid to conveniently identify for consumers extra virgin olive oils that can be trusted.
Dec. 31, 2013
Taiwan Rejects Olive Pomace Oil Imports
Taiwan has refused imports of olive pomace oil and crude grapeseed oil from Europe claiming they have been adulterated.
Dec. 30, 2013
Spanish Harvest Marked by High Volumes, Low Prices
Ex-mill olive oil prices in Spain are at their lowest point for the calendar year as dry skies favor a rapid harvest and high volumes.
Dec. 21, 2013 Europe
Dec. 15, 2013 N. America
Olive Oil Importers Say Trade Commission Report 'Fell Short'
Dec. 14, 2013 Trade Events
Córdoba Congress to Promote Excellence in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Dec. 10, 2013 Business
Dec. 10, 2013 Europe
Dec. 9, 2013
Importers Accuse Australian Group of Making False Claims
The Australian Olive Association has launched a "buy Aussie" campaign, which one group calls misleading.
Dec. 4, 2013
Spain Produces 8,700 Tons in First Month of New Olive Oil Season
Spain’s olive oil production, domestic consumption and exports are all up - but stocks are at a four-year low - for October, the first month of the 2013/14 olive oil season.
Dec. 3, 2013
Deoleo Muscles Mills for 'Never Seen' Terms as it Moves to Hybrid Oils
A long-awaited strategic review lifted the veil on olive oil giant Deoleo and where the profits lie in the global market.
Nov. 27, 2013
Olive Council Decision-Makers Meeting This Week in Madrid
The future of the International Olive Council is among key topics to be discussed at the annual session in Madrid this week.
Nov. 26, 2013
A new €70 billion EU program for research and innovation, called Horizon 2020, will support new initiatives of small businesses.
Nov. 26, 2013
Deoleo's 'Radical Transformation'
The world’s biggest olive oil bottler is making big changes in a bid for the health segment of the edible oil market.
Nov. 22, 2013
U.K. Readies for European Ramp Up of Olive Oil Testing
One company controls 95 percent of olive oil bottling in the United Kingdom -- a fact that may simplify compliance with a new European Union olive oil testing regime.
Nov. 19, 2013
Ban Imminent on Refillable Olive Oil Bottles in Spanish Restaurants and Bars
A new law banning refillable olive oil containers in Spain’s restaurants and bars will come into effect on January 1.
Nov. 19, 2013
Uruguayan Producers Say Exports Will Triple Last Year's
Increased local consumption, exports and market mobilization continue to demonstrate Uruguay's potential as a small but vital player on the world olive oil stage.
Nov. 19, 2013
In Search of Mislabeled Olive Oil to Make a Buck
Reading the 2010 study that found most extra virgin olive oils mislabeled, a Washington man went out to find one to complain about.
Nov. 11, 2013
World Olive Oil Production Predicted to Top 3.2 Million Tons
Global olive oil production is likely to reach at least 3.2 million tons in 2013/14, according to a new, higher estimate.
Nov. 11, 2013
EU Olive Oil Sector Eager for Details of New School Promotion Plan
A plan to promote olive oil and table olives in schools is among matters likely to be discussed at the European Commission’s Advisory Group on Olives and Derived Products.
Nov. 11, 2013
Council Hears Why Olive Oil Quality Seals Are Burgeoning
A renewed effort to reach a single international standard for olive oil was called for by members of the sector attending a recent International Olive Council meeting, the IOC says in a summary of the event.
Nov. 5, 2013
Greek Olive Oil Production Down Fifty Percent
Weather and other natural conditions are being blamed for destroying crops during a critical point of the season.
Oct. 30, 2013
Argentina’s Olive Oil Industry In Crisis
Argentina's olive oil industry is struggling to compete on the world stage and lacks the internal market to absorb the resulting surplus.